Agape Hospice Pinal County
Casa Grande, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031678)
CMS process measure: 98.89 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 413-0954 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Agape Hospice Pinal County, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. However, on CMS's composite process measure it scored 98.89, above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Agape Hospice Pinal County serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Casa Grande, Arizona, in Pinal County.
Yes, Agape Hospice Pinal County is Medicare-certified (CCN 031678, since 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Agape Hospice Pinal County is a for-profit hospice based in Casa Grande, Arizona, serving families in Pinal County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 2018 (CCN 031678).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the result of small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS does not have enough completed surveys to report those figures.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Agape Hospice Pinal County scored 98.89, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 71.8% of patients, per the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Agape Hospice Pinal County reports serving 20 ZIP codes from its Casa Grande office, giving families in the surrounding area access to its services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the hospice's full profile on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly to confirm current services and coverage details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Agape Hospice Pinal County has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 2018 (CCN 031678), 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 (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients to report; this does not necessarily indicate anything about quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Agape Hospice Pinal County scored 98.89, above the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 71.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 20 ZIP codes from its Casa Grande, Arizona office in Pinal County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Agape Hospice Pinal County is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but CMS reports it alongside quality measures for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 2018.
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 is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (520) 413-0954 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 directly at (520) 413-0954 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact Agape Hospice Pinal County at (520) 413-0954 for specifics and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Agape Hospice Pinal County (CCN 031678) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031678?state=AZ to review its current CMS-reported 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.