Copper State Hospice Inc
Tucson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 001511)
CMS process measure: 98.7 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 612-2181 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 80% would definitely recommend Copper State Hospice, and its composite process score of 98.70 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice.
Copper State Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Tucson, AZ office in Pima County. Families nearby can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Copper State Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 001511, since July 14, 2022). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Copper State Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Tucson, Arizona (Pima County), certified by Medicare since July 14, 2022 (CCN 001511). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 80% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which is often the case for smaller providers and does not by itself indicate anything about quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Copper State Hospice scored 98.70, compared with the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 68.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
Copper State Hospice reports serving 23 ZIP codes from its Tucson office, giving families in the surrounding area a sense of its service reach. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Copper State Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 001511) since July 14, 2022, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.70, above the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 68.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Copper State Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Copper State Hospice Inc is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results offer more direct insight into performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 14, 2022, according to CMS records.
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 believes life expectancy is 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 curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care. Please contact Copper State Hospice at (520) 612-2181 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process. Contact Copper State Hospice at (520) 612-2181 to ask how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the ZIP codes served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered above for Copper State Hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Copper State Hospice Inc's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/001511?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.