Family First Hospice, Inc
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 001502)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 482-1833 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite quality score for Family First Hospice, Inc, so a star rating and comparison to the Arizona state average of 94.29 are not currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare periodically, as this information may be added once enough survey data is collected.
Family First Hospice, Inc serves 11 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Family First Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 001502, certified since March 30, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Family First Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County. The hospice is operated as a for-profit agency and has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare records.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating the hospice 9 or 10 are all currently unavailable. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not necessarily reflect the quality of care provided; families are encouraged to check Care Compare periodically, as CMS updates this data over time.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Family First Hospice, Inc, so a direct comparison to the Arizona state average of 94.29 is not possible at this time (CMS lists the comparison status as 'not reported'). Other quality indicators, such as the care index score and visits in the last days of life, have also not been published for this hospice.
Family First Hospice, Inc's service area covers 11 ZIP codes from its Phoenix office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. Families are encouraged to review the most current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Family First Hospice, Inc?
Yes, Family First Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 001502, since March 30, 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, often because of a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Family First Hospice, Inc, so no comparison to the Arizona state average of 94.29 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Family First Hospice, Inc serves 11 ZIP codes from its office in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Family First Hospice, Inc is operated as a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, and families should review available CMS quality data alongside ownership when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Family First Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 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 rather than cure and is generally 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 goal of care from curing an illness to maximizing comfort and quality of life; patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and can leave hospice at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Family First Hospice, Inc at (480) 482-1833 to ask where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The steps to begin care are not detailed in the CMS data available; please contact Family First Hospice, Inc at (480) 482-1833 for guidance on getting started.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how the hospice supports patients and families — contact Family First Hospice, Inc at (480) 482-1833 to discuss these directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Family First Hospice, Inc directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/001502?state=AZ to review its current certification and quality data.
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.