Summit Hospice
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031600)
CMS process measure: 94.64 (state average 94.29 — at state average)
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 535-8255 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Summit Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.64 is at the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Summit Hospice serves 61 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Summit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031600, since October 14, 2011). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they meet the eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Summit Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Phoenix, Arizona, serving Maricopa County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since October 14, 2011 (CCN 031600).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Summit Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to friends and family, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Summit Hospice scored 94.64, which CMS classifies as at the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 90.3% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
Summit Hospice's service area, per CMS records, covers 61 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; where a measure is not listed, that reflects CMS not having published it for this hospice, often due to small numbers of surveyed patients, and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality. Families are encouraged to review the current data directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact Summit Hospice directly with any questions about services, staffing, or how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Summit Hospice?
Yes. Summit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031600) since October 14, 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?
Per CMS CAHPS data, Summit Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Summit Hospice's composite process measure score is 94.64, which CMS classifies as at the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 90.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Summit Hospice serves 61 ZIP codes from its office in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Summit Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators for comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Summit Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 14, 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 rather than cure and is typically for patients with a terminal 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; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Summit Hospice; contact the hospice at (602) 535-8255 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 Summit Hospice directly at (602) 535-8255 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact Summit Hospice at (602) 535-8255 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Summit Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031600?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.