Advisacare Hospice Of Southern Arizona
Tucson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031740)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 372-4365 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Advisacare Hospice Of Southern Arizona, so no rating comparison to the Arizona state average (94.29) is currently available. This is often due to small patient counts and does not imply low quality.
Advisacare Hospice Of Southern Arizona serves 1 ZIP code from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Advisacare Hospice Of Southern Arizona is Medicare-certified (CCN 031740, since July 8, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Advisacare Hospice Of Southern Arizona is a for-profit hospice located in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 8, 2021 (CCN 031740).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released or does not have enough survey responses to report these figures publicly.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison can be made to the Arizona state average composite score of 94.29, which CMS reports for hospices with sufficient data.
Based on CMS data, Advisacare Hospice Of Southern Arizona's listed service area covers 1 ZIP code from its Tucson office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here beyond this general coverage fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Advisacare Hospice Of Southern Arizona is Medicare-certified under CCN 031740, effective July 8, 2021, 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 this hospice, which is often the case for smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Arizona state average of 94.29 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Advisacare Hospice Of Southern Arizona is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, and families may want to review other published measures when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 8, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients still receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (520) 372-4365 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 the hospice at (520) 372-4365 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated — contact the hospice at (520) 372-4365 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Advisacare Hospice Of Southern Arizona directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031740?state=AZ to review its current CMS-published information.
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.