Charter Healthcare Of Tucson, Llc
Tucson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031704)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 476-3611 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Charter Healthcare of Tucson. CMS does report a care index score of 9 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life rate of 95.2%, though it does not show how this compares to Arizona's state average composite score of 94.29.
Charter Healthcare of Tucson serves 14 ZIP codes from its Tucson, AZ office in Pima County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly or checking Medicare Care Compare.
Yes, Charter Healthcare of Tucson is Medicare-certified (CCN 031704), certified since February 15, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Charter Healthcare of Tucson, LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Tucson, Arizona, serving Pima County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 2020, meaning it has met the federal health and safety standards required to provide hospice care under the Medicare hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Charter Healthcare of Tucson serves 14 ZIP codes from its Tucson office. CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which is often the case when the number of surveyed patients is too small to report reliably. This should not be interpreted as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not made that data available.
CMS does report a care index score of 9 for this hospice, along with a visits-in-the-last-days-of-life percentage of 95.2%. CMS lists the state average composite process score for Arizona at 94.29, though the comparison ('vs_state') between this hospice's composite score and the state average is listed as not reported.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically and figures here reflect the most recent published vintage available at the time of writing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Charter Healthcare of Tucson is Medicare-certified (CCN 031704), certified since February 15, 2020. 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 this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a care index score of 9 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life rate of 95.2% for this hospice, alongside Arizona's state average composite score of 94.29, but does not report a direct comparison between the two.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Charter Healthcare of Tucson serves 14 ZIP codes from its Tucson, AZ office in Pima County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Charter Healthcare of Tucson is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but families may wish to consider it alongside other factors.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 2020.
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 focused on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with 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 illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Charter Healthcare of Tucson at (520) 476-3611 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care with this provider, please contact Charter Healthcare of Tucson directly at (520) 476-3611 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice supports families; contact Charter Healthcare of Tucson at (520) 476-3611 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's certification and published quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031704?state=AZ.
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.