Prestige Health Hospice
Tucson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 001570)
CMS process measure: 40.91 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 358-0946 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Prestige Health Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 40.91 compared to a state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average.
Prestige Health Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Prestige Health Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 001570), certified since 2023, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Prestige Health Hospice 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 June 7, 2023. The listing data provided does not include an ownership type (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 Prestige Health Hospice in the data provided. This is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, a quality metric reflecting whether recommended care processes were delivered, Prestige Health Hospice scored 40.91, compared to a state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average. CMS data also shows a care index score of 9 and reports that 52.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data as reported for this hospice.
Prestige Health Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 21 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona location. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Prestige Health Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 001570), certified since June 7, 2023, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose 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 percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Prestige Health Hospice scored 40.91, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona location in Pima County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type was not included in the data provided; contact the hospice at (520) 358-0946 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Prestige Health Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 2023.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is focused on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of 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 an illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention, but rather a different kind of care centered on comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Prestige Health Hospice at (520) 358-0946 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice directly at (520) 358-0946 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of its service area — for specifics on this hospice, contact (520) 358-0946 or review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Prestige Health Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/001570?state=AZ using CCN 001570.
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.