Oshyn Hospice And Palliative Care
Tucson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031626)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 795-3535 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percentage who would recommend, for Oshyn Hospice And Palliative Care. CMS also lists the comparison of its composite process measure to the Arizona state average of 94.29 as not reported.
Oshyn Hospice And Palliative Care serves 15 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Oshyn Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031626, certified since February 28, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Oshyn Hospice And Palliative Care is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Tucson, Arizona and the surrounding Pima County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 28, 2014, and it operates under an ownership type CMS classifies as "Other."
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not made this data available for Oshyn Hospice And Palliative Care.
CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 55.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life. The comparison between this hospice's composite process measure and the Arizona state average of 94.29 is listed by CMS as "not reported," so no direct comparison can be made at this time.
Oshyn Hospice And Palliative Care serves 15 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Oshyn Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 031626), certified since February 28, 2014, 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 this hospice, which is often the case for hospices 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 lists the comparison of this hospice's composite process measure to the Arizona state average of 94.29 as "not reported." CMS does report a care index score of 9 and notes that 55.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Oshyn Hospice And Palliative Care serves 15 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but it is not a direct measure of care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Oshyn Hospice And Palliative Care has been Medicare-certified since February 28, 2014.
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 with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to providing comfort, dignity, and quality of life; patients can still receive medical care aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data. Please contact Oshyn Hospice And Palliative Care at (520) 795-3535 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available CMS data does not describe the intake process. Please contact Oshyn Hospice And Palliative Care at (520) 795-3535 for guidance on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and ownership type — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare, along with direct questions to the hospice at (520) 795-3535.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review official CMS data for Oshyn Hospice And Palliative Care at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031626?state=AZ.
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.