Hospice Of Stars Inc
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031786)
CMS process measure: 85.71 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 732-7355 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for Hospice Of Stars Inc. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 85.71, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Hospice Of Stars Inc serves 42 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Hospice Of Stars Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 031786), certified since April 7, 2022; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Stars Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Phoenix, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 7, 2022, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 031786.
CMS Care Compare data does not include a CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This is common for smaller hospices where CMS has not yet published enough completed surveys, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a defined set of care processes, Hospice Of Stars Inc scored 85.71, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 5 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 15.2% of patients, according to the most recent published Care Compare data.
Hospice Of Stars Inc reports serving 42 ZIP codes from its Phoenix office. Families should confirm whether a specific address is included in that service area by contacting the hospice directly.
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 and may be updated by CMS over time.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Stars Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 031786) since April 7, 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 (star rating or percent recommend) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; 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 85.71, below the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also lists a care index score of 5 and notes visits occurred in the last days of life for 15.2% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of Stars Inc reports serving 42 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 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 7, 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 is specifically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; patients can still receive medical attention for comfort and can leave hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Hospice Of Stars Inc at (602) 732-7355 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Hospice Of Stars Inc at (602) 732-7355 to ask about starting care, and verify current certification and service details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CMS quality measures, CAHPS survey results, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact Hospice Of Stars Inc at (602) 732-7355 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Stars Inc (CCN 031786) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031786?state=AZ to see the latest CMS-published 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.