Good Samaritan Society Prescott Hospice
Prescott, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031584)
CMS process measure: 69.7 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (928) 778-5655 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Society Prescott Hospice has not been assigned a published CAHPS star rating, but 95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it and 90% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process score of 69.70 is below the Arizona state average of 94.29, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Good Samaritan Society Prescott Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its office in Prescott, Arizona, in Yavapai County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Good Samaritan Society Prescott Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031584, certified since July 15, 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Samaritan Society Prescott Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona. It has been Medicare-certified since July 15, 2009 (CCN 031584).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported high satisfaction: 95% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated the hospice care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 69.70, which falls below the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 56.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the measures made available in this dataset. Families should keep in mind that lower scores on process measures do not necessarily reflect the quality of hands-on, compassionate care, and CMS advises caution when patient counts are small.
This hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its Prescott office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Good Samaritan Society Prescott Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031584) since July 15, 2009, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process measure score is 69.70, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — below the state average. CMS notes that lower scores on this measure do not necessarily reflect the quality of compassionate, hands-on care.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its office in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results offer more specific insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 15, 2009.
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, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention — hospice teams continue to manage symptoms and support patients and families.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care. Please contact Good Samaritan Society Prescott Hospice at (928) 778-5655 to ask about their specific settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps. Contact the hospice directly at (928) 778-5655 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, how the composite process measure compares to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and how care needs are met — details you can confirm by calling (928) 778-5655 or reviewing Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Good Samaritan Society Prescott Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031584?state=AZ 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.