Royal Hospice Care Llc
Scottsdale, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031688)
CMS process measure: 70.15 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 74 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 626-8242 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Royal Hospice Care Llc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 70.15, below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Royal Hospice Care Llc serves 74 ZIP codes from its Scottsdale, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Royal Hospice Care Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 031688, since 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Royal Hospice Care LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County and beyond. The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 8, 2019, and its ownership type is listed by CMS as "Other."
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for Royal Hospice Care LLC. This absence of published survey data is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality — it simply means CMS Care Compare has not released this measure for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Royal Hospice Care LLC scored 70.15, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 82.1% of patients, according to Care Compare data.
Royal Hospice Care LLC's service area, per CMS data, spans 74 ZIP codes. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, 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 reflect the most recent published vintage available at the time of this listing; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Royal Hospice Care Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN 031688) since February 8, 2019, 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 Royal Hospice Care Llc, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Royal Hospice Care Llc scored 70.15 on the CMS composite process measure, below the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 82.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Royal Hospice Care Llc serves 74 ZIP codes from its Scottsdale, Arizona location in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 74 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists the ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver surveys offer more specific insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Royal Hospice Care Llc has been Medicare-certified since February 8, 2019.
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 is for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care — it means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where Royal Hospice Care Llc delivers care; please contact the hospice at (480) 626-8242 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; please contact Royal Hospice Care Llc directly at (480) 626-8242 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, service area, and how to reach the care team; you can review published figures at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031688?state=AZ and ask the hospice directly at (480) 626-8242.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Royal Hospice Care Llc (CCN 031688) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031688?state=AZ to review current 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.