Arizona Care Hospice
Fountain Hills, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031645)
CMS process measure: 76.47 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 588-8200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 83% would definitely recommend Arizona Care Hospice, and 80% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 76.47 compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average.
Arizona Care Hospice serves 68 ZIP codes from its Fountain Hills, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Arizona Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031645, since 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Arizona Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Fountain Hills, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 10, 2016 (CCN 031645), meaning it meets federal standards required to provide hospice care to Medicare beneficiaries.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 83% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS did not publish a distinct overall CAHPS star rating in this data set; where a specific figure is not listed, that reflects gaps in CMS's published data rather than any indication of poor quality, and can be due to small numbers of surveyed patients.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Arizona Care Hospice scored 76.47, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — below the state average. CMS also reported that 47.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life, a specific care-timing measure tracked separately.
Arizona Care Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 68 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost or coverage details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Arizona Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 10, 2016 (CCN 031645), 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 survey, 83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Arizona Care Hospice, and 80% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Arizona Care Hospice scored 76.47 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — below the state average. CMS also reported that 47.0% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Arizona Care Hospice serves 68 ZIP codes from its office in Fountain Hills, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Arizona Care Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type doesn't by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are better indicators to review alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Arizona Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 10, 2016.
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 specifically for people who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort, 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 to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where Arizona Care Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice directly at (480) 588-8200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This data doesn't include intake steps; contact Arizona Care Hospice at (480) 588-8200 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how it supports families — Arizona Care Hospice can be reached at (480) 588-8200 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Arizona Care Hospice (CCN 031645) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031645?state=AZ to review its current 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.