Charles Wm. Leighton, Jr. Hospice, Inc.
Willcox, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031551)
CMS process measure: 67.31 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 384-5878 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for Charles Wm. Leighton, Jr. Hospice, but 99% of family caregivers who responded said they would definitely recommend it, and 91% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process score of 67.31 is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Charles Wm. Leighton, Jr. Hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its office in Willcox, Arizona, in Cochise County.
Yes, Charles Wm. Leighton, Jr. Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 031551), certified since August 2, 2001; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Charles Wm. Leighton, Jr. Hospice, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Willcox, Arizona, in Cochise County. It is organized under an "Other" ownership category and has been Medicare-certified since August 2, 2001, meaning it has served patients under the Medicare hospice benefit for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published an overall CAHPS family-caregiver star rating for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small. However, among family caregivers who did respond to the CAHPS survey, 99% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10 — both strong indicators of caregiver satisfaction.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 67.31, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 88.4% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the data supplied. These figures reflect specific CMS measures and should not be read as a full assessment of care quality.
This hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its Willcox office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Charles Wm. Leighton, Jr. Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 031551), certified since August 2, 2001, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice, but among caregivers who responded, 99% said they would definitely recommend it and 91% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 67.31, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 15 ZIP codes from its office in Willcox, Arizona, in Cochise County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership category.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 2, 2001.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (520) 384-5878 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not describe an intake process; please contact the hospice at (520) 384-5878 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, ZIP codes served, and certification history — all of which are covered in this profile using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Charles Wm. Leighton, Jr. Hospice, Inc. (CCN 031551) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031551?state=AZ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.