Aspen Hospice
Glendale, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031769)
CMS process measure: 93.18 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 609-6777 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Aspen Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Aspen Hospice scored 93.18, slightly below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Aspen Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Glendale, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Aspen Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031769, since December 21, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aspen Hospice is a for-profit, Medicare-certified hospice based in Glendale, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 031769.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Aspen Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient volumes, and it does not indicate poor quality of care — simply that CMS has not yet released a survey sample for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, Aspen Hospice scored 93.18, 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 9 and notes that 37.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the same Care Compare dataset.
Aspen Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 34 ZIP codes surrounding its Glendale office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Aspen Hospice?
Yes. Aspen Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031769) since December 21, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Aspen Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Aspen Hospice's composite process score is 93.18, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports 37.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Aspen Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Glendale, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Aspen Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey data offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Aspen Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis 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 care, support, or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where Aspen Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (602) 609-6777 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start care, contact Aspen Hospice directly at (602) 609-6777 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, service area, caregiver survey results, and how care is coordinated; contact Aspen Hospice at (602) 609-6777 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aspen Hospice (CCN 031769) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031769?state=AZ to see the latest 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.