Affinity Hospice Care Inc
Tucson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031741)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 230-1220 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results or a composite quality score for Affinity Hospice Care Inc, so no family caregiver rating or comparison to the Arizona state average is currently available. This is often due to a small number of patients rather than a reflection of care quality.
Affinity Hospice Care Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Affinity Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031741, certified since July 7, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they qualify.
About this hospice
Affinity Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 2021, under CCN 031741.
CMS collects family caregiver experiences through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, and it also publishes a composite process measure comparing hospices to their state average. For Affinity Hospice Care Inc, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9-10. CMS has also not published this hospice's composite process score for comparison against the Arizona state average of 94.29. When CMS does not publish these measures, it is often because too few patients or survey responses were recorded to report the data reliably \u2014 this does not indicate poor quality of care, only that public reporting is limited for this hospice.
Based on CMS data, Affinity Hospice Care Inc's listed service area includes 1 ZIP code from its Tucson office.
Hospice care for eligible patients is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the latest information on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions, since CMS data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Affinity Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 031741, since July 7, 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 survey results for this hospice, which often happens when there are too few patient responses to report publicly; this 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 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, Affinity Hospice Care Inc 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 \u2014 and does it matter?
Affinity Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but CMS reports it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 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, while hospice care is focused on comfort for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is 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 an illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or attention \u2014 it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Affinity Hospice Care Inc at (520) 230-1220 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment details; please contact Affinity Hospice Care Inc at (520) 230-1220 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can ask Affinity Hospice Care Inc directly at (520) 230-1220 and review Medicare Care Compare for published measures.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Affinity Hospice Care Inc using CCN 031741 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031741?state=AZ to see the latest CMS-published data.
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.