Agave Hospice And Palliative Care
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 001500)
CMS process measure: 97.74 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 116 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 855-3500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Agave Hospice And Palliative Care has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 84% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.74 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Agave Hospice And Palliative Care serves 116 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Agave Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 001500, since April 2022), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Agave Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice serving the Phoenix, Arizona area, based in Maricopa County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 7, 2022, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 001500.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Agave Hospice a 3-star rating. Of those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes — Agave Hospice scored 97.74, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it above the state average. CMS also reported a care index score of 10, and 85.4% of patients received visits from a hospice team member in the final days of life.
Agave Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 116 ZIP codes surrounding its Phoenix office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current reporting, as CMS updates its data periodically and figures reflect a specific reporting period.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Agave Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 001500) as of April 7, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 84% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 81% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 97.74, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 85.4% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 116 ZIP codes from its office in Phoenix, Arizona, in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 116 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Agave Hospice And Palliative Care is listed as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS's survey and quality measures offer more direct insight into patient experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 7, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving comfort at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses specifically on comfort for people who are no longer pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; patients still receive active medical care for symptoms and pain, just not treatments aimed at curing the underlying disease.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Agave Hospice And Palliative Care at (602) 855-3500 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake steps; contact Agave Hospice And Palliative Care directly at (602) 855-3500 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care needs are met after hours, and how the hospice communicates with patients and families — Agave Hospice And Palliative Care can be reached at (602) 855-3500 for these specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Agave Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 001500) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/001500?state=AZ for the latest CMS-reported figures.
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.