Living Waters Hospice, Llc
Golden Valley, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031611)
CMS process measure: 95.82 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (928) 565-9000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Living Waters Hospice holds a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 95.82 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Living Waters Hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its office in Golden Valley, Arizona, in Mohave County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Living Waters Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031611, certified since November 28, 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Living Waters Hospice, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Golden Valley, Arizona, serving families in Mohave County. It is organized under an ownership type CMS classifies as "Other," and it has held Medicare certification since November 28, 2012.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Living Waters Hospice earned a 5-star caregiver rating. Ninety-three percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88 percent gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, Living Waters Hospice scored 95.82, which is above the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 44.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on its published claims-based measures.
Living Waters Hospice reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its Golden Valley office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. Families should contact the hospice directly or consult Medicare Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Living Waters Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031611), certified since November 28, 2012, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, Living Waters Hospice received a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score of 95.82 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 and reports that 44.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Living Waters Hospice reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its Golden Valley, Arizona office in Mohave County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; the CAHPS and composite scores above offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Living Waters Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 28, 2012.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, to ease symptoms and stress. Hospice care is a specific type of palliative care for people who have stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy, focusing on comfort and quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Living Waters Hospice at (928) 565-9000 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for these details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Living Waters Hospice at (928) 565-9000 to discuss how to begin care and verify eligibility details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how visits are scheduled in a patient's final days, service area coverage, and how the hospice supports both patients and families; you can review the figures above and ask Living Waters Hospice directly at (928) 565-9000 for further detail.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Living Waters Hospice (CCN 031611) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031611?state=AZ to review its current CMS-reported 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.