Dignity Hospice
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031675)
CMS process measure: 70.13 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 95 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 402-6619 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Dignity Hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, Dignity Hospice scored 70.13, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Dignity Hospice serves 95 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Dignity Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031675, certified since 2017; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Dignity Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving Maricopa County and surrounding areas. It is organized under an "Other" ownership classification and has been Medicare-certified since December 17, 2017 (CCN 031675).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Dignity Hospice, such as an overall star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10. CMS often does not publish these figures for hospices with small numbers of surveyed patients, which is not an indication of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been made available.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Dignity Hospice scored 70.13, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 52.5% of patients received visits in their last days of life, according to the same dataset.
Dignity Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 95 ZIP codes from its Phoenix office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published vintage available at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Dignity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031675) since December 17, 2017, 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 CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percentage who would recommend, for Dignity Hospice — often due to small patient counts rather than a quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Dignity Hospice's composite process score is 70.13, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 52.5% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Dignity Hospice serves 95 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 95 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Dignity Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS's process and survey measures are better indicators where available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Dignity Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 17, 2017.
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 with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis 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 curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can leave hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Dignity Hospice at (602) 402-6619 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; please contact Dignity Hospice directly at (602) 402-6619 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the areas served, and how care is coordinated — contact Dignity Hospice at (602) 402-6619 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Dignity Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031675?state=AZ using CCN 031675.
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.