Hospice Compassus - Yuma
Yuma, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031573)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (928) 344-6100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice Compassus - Yuma a 2-star CAHPS rating, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Hospice Compassus - Yuma serves 10 ZIP codes from its Yuma, AZ office in Yuma County.
Yes, Hospice Compassus - Yuma is Medicare-certified (CCN 031573, since 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Compassus - Yuma is a for-profit hospice serving Yuma, Arizona and the surrounding county, and has been Medicare-certified since June 14, 2007. It is identified in CMS Care Compare under CCN 031573.
According to the most recent CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 2-star rating. Among those surveyed, 78% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this provider, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 100.00, compared with a state average of 94.29 for Arizona, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 86.5% of patients had visits in the last days of life consistent with CMS timing measures.
Hospice Compassus - Yuma serves 10 ZIP codes from its Yuma office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site for the most current vintage, as CMS updates these figures periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Compassus - Yuma is Medicare-certified (CCN 031573) since June 14, 2007, 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's CAHPS survey gives this hospice a 2-star family caregiver rating, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared with an Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Compassus - Yuma is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't determine care quality on its own, but CMS reports it so families can consider it alongside the survey and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 14, 2007.
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 typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice Compassus - Yuma at (928) 344-6100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin care, contact Hospice Compassus - Yuma directly at (928) 344-6100 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, ZIP codes served, and how care is coordinated — contact the hospice at (928) 344-6100 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Compassus - Yuma directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031573?state=AZ using CCN 031573.
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.