Dependable Hospice And Palliative Care, Llc
Tucson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031692)
CMS process measure: 94.74 (state average 94.29 — at state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 901-5200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dependable Hospice And Palliative Care in Tucson, AZ received a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 79% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process measure score is 94.74, which is at the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Dependable Hospice And Palliative Care serves 45 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County. Families in and around this area may be within its listed service area, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Dependable Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031692, certified since May 8, 2019. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Dependable Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Tucson, Arizona, serving families in Pima County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since May 8, 2019, with CCN 031692.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Seventy-nine percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% gave it a top rating of 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients cared for by this hospice, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process quality measure, the hospice scored 94.74, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 94.29 for Arizona. This composite measure reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of recommended care processes. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and that 50.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, as published in the current Care Compare data set.
The hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 45 ZIP codes reachable from its Tucson office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Dependable Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 031692, since May 8, 2019). 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, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 79% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process measure score is 94.74, which CMS classifies as at the Arizona state average of 94.29.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 45 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 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS's survey and quality measures are the more direct indicators reported here.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 8, 2019, 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 focuses on comfort for people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (520) 901-5200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (520) 901-5200 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the CMS CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, the service area, and how the hospice communicates with families — the CMS figures above can help start that conversation.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031692?state=AZ to confirm current CMS data.
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.