Emerald Hospice And Life
Las Vegas, NV · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 291588)
CMS process measure: 87.14 (state average 93.57 — below state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (424) 263-7438 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Emerald Hospice And Life, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 87.14, below the Nevada state average of 93.57.
Emerald Hospice And Life serves 47 ZIP codes from its Las Vegas, Nevada office in Clark County.
Yes, Emerald Hospice And Life is Medicare-certified (CCN 291588, since 09/30/2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Emerald Hospice And Life is a for-profit hospice agency based in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving families in Clark County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 30, 2021, with CCN 291588.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 — for Emerald Hospice And Life. This is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Emerald Hospice And Life scored 87.14, compared to a Nevada state average of 93.57. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure, based on the CMS Care Compare dataset. A care index score of 6 is also reported by CMS for this hospice.
Emerald Hospice And Life's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 47 ZIP codes, reflecting a fairly broad reach from its Las Vegas office.
Families considering hospice care should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site for the most current information, since CMS updates its data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Emerald Hospice And Life is Medicare-certified (CCN 291588) since September 30, 2021, 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 for this hospice, often because of small patient counts; this does not suggest poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 87.14, below the Nevada state average of 93.57, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Emerald Hospice And Life serves 47 ZIP codes from its office in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Emerald Hospice And Life is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS Care Compare data can help you evaluate quality regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 30, 2021.
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 decided to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with 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 curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients still receive medical attention aimed at symptom relief and 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 Emerald Hospice And Life at (424) 263-7438 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 Emerald Hospice And Life at (424) 263-7438 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the hospice's CMS quality scores, its service area, staffing, and how it supports families; contact Emerald Hospice And Life at (424) 263-7438 for specifics and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Emerald Hospice And Life's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/291588?state=NV to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.