Arizona Life Hospice - Yavapai
Prescott, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031724)
CMS process measure: 87.09 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 888-5609 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Arizona Life Hospice - Yavapai has a CAHPS family caregiver rating of 3 stars, with 89% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 87.09, below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Arizona Life Hospice - Yavapai serves 24 ZIP codes from its Prescott, Arizona office in Yavapai County.
Yes, Arizona Life Hospice - Yavapai is Medicare-certified (CCN 031724, since 01/26/2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Arizona Life Hospice - Yavapai is a for-profit hospice based in Prescott, Arizona, serving Yavapai County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 26, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 031724.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 87.09, compared with a state average of 94.29 for Arizona — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 78.8% of patients, per the published data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 24 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or coverage details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Arizona Life Hospice - Yavapai is Medicare-certified (CCN 031724) since January 26, 2021, 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?
Per CMS CAHPS survey data, this hospice has an overall rating of 3 stars, with 89% of caregivers 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 CMS composite process score is 87.09, compared with the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 24 ZIP codes from its Prescott, Arizona office in Yavapai County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is listed as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are separate indicators worth reviewing.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 26, 2021.
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 for people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
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 or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (480) 888-5609 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact the hospice at (480) 888-5609 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS caregiver ratings, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (480) 888-5609 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Arizona Life Hospice - Yavapai directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031724?state=AZ to confirm current CMS 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.