Emblem Hospice
Tempe, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031595)
CMS process measure: 98.2 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 89 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 444-7800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Emblem Hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 98.20 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Emblem Hospice serves 89 ZIP codes from its Tempe, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Emblem Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031595, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Emblem Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider located in Tempe, Arizona, serving Maricopa County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 7, 2011, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over a decade.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Emblem Hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended clinical processes, Emblem Hospice scored 98.20, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 43.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Emblem Hospice's service area is broad, covering 89 ZIP codes from its Tempe office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis. All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on that site.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Emblem Hospice?
Yes, Emblem Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031595, since February 7, 2011), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Emblem Hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients to report; this does not suggest lower quality care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Emblem Hospice's CMS composite process score is 98.20, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Emblem Hospice serves 89 ZIP codes from its office in Tempe, Arizona, in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 89 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Emblem Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but CMS publishes it so families can consider it alongside other data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Emblem Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 7, 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 focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient has a terminal prognosis, typically with a life expectancy 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, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain management and support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify the settings in which Emblem Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (480) 444-7800 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Emblem Hospice directly at (480) 444-7800 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about the CMS composite process score, CAHPS survey results if available, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact Emblem Hospice at (480) 444-7800 for details not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Emblem Hospice's official CMS profile, including its CCN 031595, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031595?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.