Lavender Hospice
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031693)
CMS process measure: 40 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 283-3663 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Lavender Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 40.00, which is below Arizona's state average of 94.29.
Lavender Hospice serves 32 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Lavender Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031693, since 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lavender Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Phoenix, Arizona and the surrounding Maricopa County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, it is organized under an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 2019.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this provider. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, Lavender Hospice scored 40.00, compared with a state average of 94.29 for Arizona — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 16.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Lavender Hospice's service area includes 32 ZIP codes, reflecting the geographic breadth of the office based in Phoenix, Maricopa County.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and review Medicare Care Compare for the most current information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Lavender Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031693) as of March 19, 2019. 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 Lavender Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed. This does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Lavender Hospice's composite process score is 40.00, compared with Arizona's state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Lavender Hospice serves 32 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 32 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Lavender Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but families should focus on CMS quality data and their own conversations with the provider.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Lavender Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 2019.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have stopped seeking a cure, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms and can leave hospice if their goals change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify where Lavender Hospice delivers care. Please contact the hospice at (602) 283-3663 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process. Please contact Lavender Hospice directly at (602) 283-3663 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the CMS quality measures shown here, how the hospice communicates with families, and how care needs are met day to day; contact Lavender Hospice at (602) 283-3663 for specifics and review Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lavender Hospice (CCN 031693) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031693?state=AZ to review the latest published CMS 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.