Expert Hospice Care Inc
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 001513)
CMS process measure: 57.5 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 805-9400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Expert Hospice Care Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. Its CMS composite process score is 57.50, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Expert Hospice Care Inc serves 49 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, AZ office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Expert Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 001513, since February 15, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Expert Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Phoenix, Arizona, serving Maricopa County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 2022 (CCN 001513).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patient families for CMS to report reliable results, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, Expert Hospice Care Inc scores 57.50, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, based on claims data. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 60.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Expert Hospice Care Inc reports serving 49 ZIP codes from its Phoenix office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Expert Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 001513) since February 15, 2022, 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, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliably; this does not indicate poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 57.50, below the Arizona state average of 94.29, and CMS also reports a care index score of 7 with 60.0% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Expert Hospice Care Inc serves 49 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Expert Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may want to review the CMS quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 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 for people who have stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care; it shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life for the patient and support for the family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Expert Hospice Care Inc at (602) 805-9400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Expert Hospice Care Inc at (602) 805-9400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staff availability, coverage area, and CMS quality measures; contact Expert Hospice Care Inc at (602) 805-9400 for specifics and review Medicare Care Compare for published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Expert Hospice Care Inc (CCN 001513) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/001513?state=AZ to review its current CMS-reported 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.