Hospice Compassus-Payson
Payson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031523)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (928) 472-6340 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 85% would definitely recommend Hospice Compassus-Payson, and the hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Hospice Compassus-Payson serves 21 ZIP codes from its Payson, Arizona office in Gila County.
Yes, Hospice Compassus-Payson is Medicare-certified (CCN 031523, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Compassus-Payson is a for-profit hospice located in Payson, Arizona, serving families in Gila County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 15, 1994 (CCN 031523), meaning it has provided care under Medicare's hospice benefit for several decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 85% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience as 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure 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 — Hospice Compassus-Payson scored 100.00, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 79.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, and lists a care index score of 10.
Hospice Compassus-Payson's service area, based on CMS data, spans 21 ZIP codes from its Payson office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions about services not covered in this summary.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Compassus-Payson is Medicare-certified (CCN 031523) since July 15, 1994, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 85% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared to Arizona's state average of 94.29 — above the state average, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, this hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its office in Payson, Gila County, Arizona.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Hospice Compassus-Payson as a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, and families may want to review the CAHPS and process measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 15, 1994, according to CMS records.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice Compassus-Payson at (928) 472-6340 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe intake steps; please contact Hospice Compassus-Payson directly at (928) 472-6340 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, how a hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures, and its service area — all of which are covered above for this hospice; for further questions, contact Hospice Compassus-Payson at (928) 472-6340.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Compassus-Payson (CCN 031523) directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031523?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.