Southwestern Palliative Care And Hospice
Yuma, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031669)
CMS process measure: 95.45 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (928) 276-4477 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 85% would definitely recommend Southwestern Palliative Care And Hospice, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS data. Its composite process quality score of 95.45 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Southwestern Palliative Care And Hospice serves 8 ZIP codes from its office in Yuma, Arizona, in Yuma County.
Yes, Southwestern Palliative Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031669, certified since 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Southwestern Palliative Care And Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Yuma, Arizona, serving Yuma County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 11, 2017, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 031669.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 85% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their experience with a top score of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Southwestern Palliative Care And Hospice scored 95.45, which is above the Arizona state average of 94.29. A related care index figure of 9 and a measure showing 50.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life were also reported by CMS, though the vintage and full methodology of these figures should be confirmed directly on Care Compare.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 8 ZIP codes around the Yuma area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or fee details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Southwestern Palliative Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031669) since August 11, 2017, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 95.45, above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 8 ZIP codes from its Yuma, Arizona office in Yuma County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Southwestern Palliative Care And Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine care quality on its own; CMS quality and survey measures offer more specific insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 11, 2017.
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-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a prognosis 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up medical care or support, and it can be stopped if circumstances change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (928) 276-4477 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (928) 276-4477 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for this hospice at (928) 276-4477 and on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Southwestern Palliative Care And Hospice, CCN 031669, directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031669?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.