Desert Sky Hospice, Llc
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 001538)
CMS process measure: 91.67 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 58 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 899-9068 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Desert Sky Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 91.67 compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average.
Desert Sky Hospice serves 58 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Desert Sky Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 001538, since 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Desert Sky Hospice, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Phoenix, Arizona, serving Maricopa County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 12, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare records. Ownership type was not provided in the CMS data available for this listing.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Desert Sky Hospice in the current data set. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care; families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for any updates.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a defined set of care processes, Desert Sky Hospice scored 91.67, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A care index score of 8 was also reported by CMS.
Desert Sky Hospice reports serving 58 ZIP codes from its Phoenix office, reflecting a broad service area across the Phoenix metro region.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or coverage details beyond this are provided here. Families should contact the hospice directly or consult Medicare Care Compare for further details on services, staffing, and how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Desert Sky Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 001538) since May 12, 2022. 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 CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Desert Sky Hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not mean the care is rated poorly, simply that no published data exists yet.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Desert Sky Hospice scored 91.67 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Desert Sky Hospice serves 58 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 58 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for Desert Sky Hospice was not included in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (602) 899-9068 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Desert Sky Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 12, 2022.
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 and quality of life for patients who have a life-limiting illness and are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it is a care choice, not giving up on a person's well-being.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Desert Sky Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (602) 899-9068 to learn about their care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care with Desert Sky Hospice, contact them directly at (602) 899-9068 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the hospice's CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact Desert Sky Hospice at (602) 899-9068 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Desert Sky Hospice, LLC (CCN 001538) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/001538?state=AZ to confirm current CMS-published information.
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.