Bayada Hospice
Tucson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 001571)
CMS process measure: 99.27 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 369-4560 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families who responded to the CMS survey for Bayada Hospice reported that 85% would definitely recommend it, and its composite quality process score of 99.27 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Bayada Hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Bayada Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 001571, since October 25, 2023), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No further cost details are provided here.
About this hospice
Bayada Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Tucson, Arizona area from its office in Pima County. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice in the data provided, so families should confirm this detail directly with the hospice. Bayada Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 25, 2023.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the data available, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts rather than a sign of poor quality. However, the data does show that 85% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Bayada Hospice scored 99.27, compared to a state average of 94.29 for Arizona — placing it above the state average. CMS has not published a 'visits in the last days of life' figure for this hospice in the data provided.
Bayada Hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its Tucson office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here beyond that fact. Families are encouraged to verify these details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bayada Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 001571, certified since October 25, 2023, 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Bayada Hospice, and 85% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Bayada Hospice's composite process measure score is 99.27, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bayada Hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not specify Bayada Hospice's ownership type; please contact the hospice at (520) 369-4560 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bayada Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 25, 2023.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for people who are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy and have chosen to stop 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, support, or symptom treatment.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Bayada Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (520) 369-4560 to ask about their settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Bayada Hospice directly at (520) 369-4560 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these for Bayada Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (520) 369-4560 for further detail.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Bayada Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/001571?state=AZ to confirm ratings, quality measures, and certification 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.