Encore Hospice Llc
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 001568)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (623) 248-6636 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Encore Hospice LLC, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, on the CMS composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Encore Hospice LLC serves 29 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Encore Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 001568), certified since August 15, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Encore Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Phoenix, Arizona area, with certification effective August 15, 2023. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice in the records provided.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Encore Hospice LLC. This is often the case when a hospice has served too few patients for CMS to report reliable survey figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Encore Hospice LLC scored 100.00, compared with the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it above the state average. CMS has also recorded a care index score of 8 for this hospice, though visit-frequency-in-last-days-of-life data was not provided.
Encore Hospice LLC's service area, according to CMS data, spans 29 ZIP codes from its Maricopa County office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are included here. Families are encouraged to verify current information directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Encore Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 001568), effective August 15, 2023, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Encore Hospice LLC, which often happens when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Encore Hospice LLC scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, compared with the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Encore Hospice LLC serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type was not provided in the CMS data available for Encore Hospice LLC; contact the hospice at (623) 248-6636 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Encore Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since August 15, 2023.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; other medical care unrelated to that illness may continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for Encore Hospice LLC; contact the hospice at (623) 248-6636 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Encore Hospice LLC directly at (623) 248-6636 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance, service area, staffing, and available services; for details specific to Encore Hospice LLC not covered by CMS data, contact the hospice at (623) 248-6636.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Encore Hospice LLC (CCN 001568) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/001568?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.