American Premier Hospice, Llc
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031665)
CMS process measure: 97.47 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 73 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 795-9480 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 87% would definitely recommend American Premier Hospice, and 92% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 97.47, above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
American Premier Hospice serves 73 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, American Premier Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 031665, since August 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
American Premier Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Phoenix, Arizona, serving Maricopa County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 2017, under CCN 031665.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 87% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92% rated it 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided; where such a rating is unavailable, this is often due to small patient survey counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered to patients — this hospice scored 97.47, compared to a state average of 94.29 in Arizona, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 88.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and a care index score of 9 is noted in the data.
American Premier Hospice serves a broad area, covering 73 ZIP codes from its Phoenix office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit; no cost figures beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. American Premier Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 031665) since August 9, 2017, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92% 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 97.47, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 73 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 73 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
American Premier Hospice, LLC is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but families may want to weigh it alongside the CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 2017.
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 for those with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact American Premier Hospice at (602) 795-9480 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact American Premier Hospice at (602) 795-9480 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area, and how to reach the hospice team — the CMS Care Compare data and a direct call to (602) 795-9480 can help answer these.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up American Premier Hospice, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031665?state=AZ using CCN 031665.
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.