Choice Hospice
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031598)
CMS process measure: 85.02 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 103 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 795-9705 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Choice Hospice a 2-star CAHPS rating, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 85.02, below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Choice Hospice serves 103 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Choice Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031598, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Choice Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Phoenix, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since August 5, 2011.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Choice Hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among those surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Choice Hospice scored 85.02, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reported that visits occurred in the last days of life for 77.9% of patients, and a care index score of 9 was published for this hospice. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts, and it should not be read as an indication of poor quality.
Choice Hospice reports serving 103 ZIP codes from its Phoenix office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Choice Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 031598, certified since August 5, 2011, 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's CAHPS survey gave Choice Hospice an overall rating of 2 stars, with 83% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Choice Hospice's composite process score is 85.02, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Choice Hospice reports serving 103 ZIP codes from its office in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 103 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Choice Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own, but CMS publishes it so families can consider it alongside survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Choice Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 5, 2011.
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 toward comfort and quality of life rather than pursuing a cure for the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where Choice Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (602) 795-9705 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin the process, please contact Choice Hospice directly at (602) 795-9705 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about the CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered above for Choice Hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Choice Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031598?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.