Ovation Hospice Of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 001518)
CMS process measure: 51.22 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 669-9812 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommending) for Ovation Hospice Of Phoenix, so a family satisfaction rating is not available. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 51.22, below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Ovation Hospice Of Phoenix serves 20 ZIP codes from its Tempe, AZ office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Ovation Hospice Of Phoenix is Medicare-certified (CCN 001518, since August 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ovation Hospice Of Phoenix is a for-profit hospice based in Tempe, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 2022 (CCN 001518).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released or generated a public survey score.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Ovation Hospice Of Phoenix scored 51.22, compared with the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 66.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Ovation Hospice Of Phoenix reports serving 20 ZIP codes from its Tempe office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site, as scores are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ovation Hospice Of Phoenix is Medicare-certified (CCN 001518) since August 9, 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 (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than a quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 51.22, compared with the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average on this measure; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 66.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ovation Hospice Of Phoenix serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Tempe, Arizona, in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is a factor some families like to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 2022.
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 rather than cure for people with a life-limiting illness, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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 conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Ovation Hospice Of Phoenix at (602) 669-9812 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Ovation Hospice Of Phoenix directly at (602) 669-9812 for guidance.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is provided; you can ask Ovation Hospice Of Phoenix these questions directly at (602) 669-9812 and compare answers using Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ovation Hospice Of Phoenix (CCN 001518) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/001518?state=AZ to review the latest CMS-published 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.