Anthem Hospice Care
Mesa, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031681)
CMS process measure: 90.91 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 87 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 588-5777 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Anthem Hospice Care a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 90.91, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Anthem Hospice Care serves 87 ZIP codes from its Mesa, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Anthem Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 031681, since March 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Anthem Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice serving the Mesa, Arizona area, Medicare-certified since March 2, 2018 (CCN 031681). It provides hospice care to patients across 87 ZIP codes from its Mesa office in Maricopa County.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Anthem Hospice Care an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to friends and family, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Anthem Hospice Care scored 90.91, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 54.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data supplied.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the survey and measurement period published by CMS at the time this profile was created. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small numbers of surveyed patients and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Anthem Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 031681) since March 2, 2018, 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, Anthem Hospice Care received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 87% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience 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 90.91, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and 54.7% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Anthem Hospice Care serves 87 ZIP codes from its Mesa, Arizona location in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 87 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Anthem Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are more direct indicators of experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 2, 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 focused on comfort for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care — it means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Anthem Hospice Care at (480) 588-5777 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; contact Anthem Hospice Care directly at (480) 588-5777 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — all information you can review on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (480) 588-5777.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Anthem Hospice Care (CCN 031681) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031681?state=AZ to confirm current CMS ratings and details.
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.