Sage Hospice And Palliative Care
Scottsdale, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031602)
CMS process measure: 99.18 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 161 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 777-5117 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sage Hospice And Palliative Care has a 3-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 81% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 99.18 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Sage Hospice And Palliative Care serves 161 ZIP codes from its Scottsdale, AZ office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Sage Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 031602, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sage Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 28, 2011 (CCN 031602).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Sage Hospice And Palliative Care an overall rating of 3 stars. In that survey, 81% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their overall experience as a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Sage Hospice And Palliative Care scored 99.18, which is above the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and that 61.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
Sage Hospice And Palliative Care's service area covers 161 ZIP codes from its Scottsdale office, reflecting a broad reach across the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than an indication of quality. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Sage Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 031602) since November 28, 2011, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Sage Hospice And Palliative Care received an overall 3-star family caregiver rating, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 81% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 99.18, which is above the Arizona state average of 94.29; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 61.7% of patients received visits from staff in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sage Hospice And Palliative Care serves 161 ZIP codes from its office in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 161 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sage Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but quality can vary within any ownership category, so it's worth reviewing the CAHPS and quality scores as well.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 28, 2011.
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 patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and typically have a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, as patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Sage Hospice And Palliative Care at (480) 777-5117 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Sage Hospice And Palliative Care directly at (480) 777-5117 for guidance and confirm certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for Sage Hospice And Palliative Care on Medicare Care Compare and confirm any others directly with the hospice at (480) 777-5117.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sage Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 031602) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031602?state=AZ to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.