Nueva Hospice & Palliative Care, Llc
Scottsdale, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 001561)
CMS process measure: 93.1 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 540-9690 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Nueva Hospice & Palliative Care, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 93.10, slightly below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Nueva Hospice & Palliative Care serves 27 ZIP codes from its Scottsdale, AZ office in Maricopa County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Nueva Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 001561, since June 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Nueva Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Scottsdale, Arizona and surrounding communities in Maricopa County. CMS Care Compare lists this hospice as certified since June 8, 2023. The data provided does not include the hospice's ownership structure (for-profit, non-profit, or government), so families should confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
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 hospice in the data provided. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, an indicator of how consistently a hospice performs certain recommended care processes, Nueva Hospice & Palliative Care scored 93.10, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A care index score of 9 was also reported by CMS.
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its Scottsdale office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify, once a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Nueva Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 001561), certified since June 8, 2023. 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 recommendation percentages) for this hospice in the data available, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report — it does not suggest poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 93.10, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average on this measure. Its reported care index score is 9.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Nueva Hospice & Palliative Care serves 27 ZIP codes from its office in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for this hospice was not included in the data provided; please contact the hospice at (602) 540-9690 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2023.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is 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, but patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other health needs unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify the settings where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (602) 540-9690 to ask directly.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (602) 540-9690 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, service area, and how the hospice communicates with families — Medicare Care Compare can help you compare these figures across hospices.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Nueva Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/001561?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.