Choice Hospice Of Arizona
Tucson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031716)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 795-9705 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Choice Hospice Of Arizona, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. CMS does report a care index score of 8 for this hospice, based on the most recent Care Compare data.
Choice Hospice Of Arizona serves 44 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, Choice Hospice Of Arizona is Medicare-certified (CCN 031716, since October 1, 2020). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies they qualify.
About this hospice
Choice Hospice Of Arizona is a for-profit hospice serving Tucson, Arizona and the surrounding Pima County area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2020 (CCN 031716), meaning it meets federal requirements to provide hospice benefits to eligible Medicare beneficiaries.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice — a star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and a percentage rating it 9-10 are all currently unavailable. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient volumes and does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released enough data to report these figures.
CMS also has not published a composite process measure score for comparison against the Arizona state average of 94.29, so no direct comparison can be made at this time. CMS does report a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 52.5% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Choice Hospice Of Arizona's service area covers 44 ZIP codes from its Tucson office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies they qualify; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the full, current data directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about its services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Choice Hospice Of Arizona?
Yes. Choice Hospice Of Arizona is Medicare-certified (CCN 031716) since October 1, 2020, 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 this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; it does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice to compare against the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS does report a care index score of 8 and notes visits occurred in the last days of life for 52.5% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Choice Hospice Of Arizona serves 44 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 44 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Choice Hospice Of Arizona is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among many families may consider, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2020.
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 relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person is expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and can leave hospice at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Choice Hospice Of Arizona provides care; contact the hospice at (602) 795-9705 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care, contact Choice Hospice Of Arizona directly at (602) 795-9705, as the specific enrollment process is not included in this data.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about staffing, availability of care in the last days of life, family satisfaction results, and areas served; contact Choice Hospice Of Arizona at (602) 795-9705 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current data for Choice Hospice Of Arizona directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031716?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.