Choice Hospice
Safford, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031674)
CMS process measure: 85.98 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 827-4488 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
According to CMS Care Compare, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Choice Hospice, and 76% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process score of 85.98 is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Choice Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Safford, Arizona, in Graham County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Choice Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031674, certified since October 25, 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Choice Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Safford, Arizona, serving Graham County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 25, 2017, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 031674.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 81% would definitely recommend Choice Hospice to others, and 76% rated their experience with the hospice between 9 and 10 on a 0-10 scale. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, Choice Hospice scored 85.98, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 71.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same Care Compare dataset.
Choice Hospice's service area, as listed on CMS Care Compare, covers 13 ZIP codes reachable from its Safford office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Care Compare, as figures are updated periodically and small patient counts can affect what CMS is able to publish for any individual measure.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Choice Hospice?
Yes. Choice Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031674), certified since October 25, 2017, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Choice Hospice, and 76% rated their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Choice Hospice's composite process score is 85.98, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Choice Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Safford, Arizona, in Graham County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Choice Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own, but CMS reports it so families can consider it alongside the survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Choice Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 25, 2017.
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 those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, 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 underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support, but rather a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Choice Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (520) 827-4488 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Choice Hospice directly at (520) 827-4488 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and staffing; contact Choice Hospice at (520) 827-4488 for specifics not listed here, and review Medicare Care Compare for published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Choice Hospice (CCN 031674) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031674?state=AZ to review its current CMS 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.