Optimal Hospice Inc
Tempe, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 001508)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (623) 887-8837 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Optimal Hospice Inc, so no star rating or comparison to the Arizona state average of 94.29 is currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for updates to this hospice's published measures.
Optimal Hospice Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Tempe, Arizona office in Maricopa County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Optimal Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 001508, certified since June 22, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Optimal Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Tempe, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 22, 2022.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Optimal Hospice Inc. This often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released a public survey score for this provider. Likewise, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice specifically, so a direct comparison to the Arizona state average composite score of 94.29 is not currently possible using Care Compare data.
Based on CMS records, Optimal Hospice Inc's service area, as reflected in Care Compare data, currently covers 1 ZIP code from its Tempe office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost figures beyond that basic coverage fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact Optimal Hospice Inc directly and to review the most current information on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions, since published measures can change or be updated as CMS releases new reporting periods.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Optimal Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 001508) since June 22, 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 for Optimal Hospice Inc, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Arizona state average of 94.29 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Optimal Hospice Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Tempe, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Optimal Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS as part of provider information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Optimal Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since June 22, 2022, per CMS records.
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 those no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. 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.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Optimal Hospice Inc provides care; please contact the hospice at (623) 887-8837 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not describe the intake process; contact Optimal Hospice Inc at (623) 887-8837 for guidance and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about survey results, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact Optimal Hospice Inc at (623) 887-8837 to discuss these directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Optimal Hospice Inc (CCN 001508) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/001508?state=AZ to review its current 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.