Unicare Hospice Inc
Yuma, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031733)
CMS process measure: 98.7 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 9 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (928) 248-4110 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a star rating for Unicare Hospice, but 87% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and its composite process score of 98.70 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29. These figures come from the CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data.
Unicare Hospice Inc serves 9 ZIP codes from its Yuma, Arizona office, located in Yuma County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Unicare Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 031733), certified since December 7, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Unicare Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice serving Yuma, Arizona and surrounding communities in Yuma County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 2020 (CCN 031733).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice, often because too few surveys were collected to report one reliably. However, CMS data show that 87% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of families who responded to CMS's survey, not a guarantee of any individual's experience.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Unicare Hospice scored 98.70, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that 31.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent Care Compare data vintage.
Unicare Hospice's service area currently includes 9 ZIP codes based on CMS data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare and may be updated periodically; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Unicare Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 031733) since December 7, 2020, 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 a star rating for this hospice, but 87% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 81% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.70, above the Arizona state average of 94.29, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Unicare Hospice Inc serves 9 ZIP codes from its Yuma, Arizona location in Yuma County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 9 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Unicare Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it can be a factor families like to know when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 2020.
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 generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact Unicare Hospice Inc at (928) 248-4110 to ask directly 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; please contact Unicare Hospice Inc at (928) 248-4110 for guidance on 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 scores compare to state averages, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are found in CMS Care Compare data for this listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Unicare Hospice Inc's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031733?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.