Casa De La Luz Hospice
Tucson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031547)
CMS process measure: 99.32 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 233-1307 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Casa De La Luz Hospice has a 3-star CAHPS caregiver rating, with 87% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.32 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Casa De La Luz Hospice serves 59 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona office, in Pima County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Casa De La Luz Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031547, certified since 1999. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Casa De La Luz Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice in Tucson, Arizona, serving families in Pima County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since June 14, 1999, and is classified by CMS as an 'Other' ownership type, meaning it is neither a standard for-profit corporation nor a government agency.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, Casa De La Luz Hospice scored 99.32, which is above the Arizona state average of 94.29. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 75.1% of patients received visits in their final days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
Casa De La Luz Hospice reports serving 59 ZIP codes from its Tucson office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published vintage available; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Casa De La Luz Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031547), certified since June 14, 1999, 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's CAHPS survey gives this hospice a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% 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 99.32, above the Arizona state average of 94.29, and CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and a 75.1% rate of visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Casa De La Luz Hospice serves 59 ZIP codes from its Tucson office in Pima County, Arizona.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 59 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies this hospice's ownership as 'Other,' which doesn't fall into the standard for-profit or government categories; ownership type alone doesn't determine care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Casa De La Luz Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 14, 1999.
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 focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Casa De La Luz Hospice at (337) 233-1307 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; please contact Casa De La Luz Hospice directly at (337) 233-1307 to ask about getting started.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how often visits occur near the end of life, and the hospice's service area — you can review these figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly about anything not covered there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Casa De La Luz Hospice (CCN 031547) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031547?state=AZ to see the latest published CMS figures.
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.