Desert Harmony Hospice Of Tucson
Tucson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031642)
CMS process measure: 95.46 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 284-9334 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Desert Harmony Hospice Of Tucson has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 95.46 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Desert Harmony Hospice Of Tucson serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in Tucson, Arizona, located in Pima County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Desert Harmony Hospice Of Tucson is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031642, certified since March 24, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Desert Harmony Hospice Of Tucson is a for-profit hospice serving the Tucson, Arizona area, Medicare-certified since March 24, 2015 (CCN 031642). Families who need hospice care should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice services for patients who qualify, as certified by a physician.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care here, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Desert Harmony Hospice Of Tucson scored 95.46, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 64.4% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Desert Harmony Hospice Of Tucson reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Pima County office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on that site, as CMS updates figures periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Desert Harmony Hospice Of Tucson is Medicare-certified (CCN 031642) since March 24, 2015, 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 95.46, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it above the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and 64.4% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Desert Harmony Hospice Of Tucson reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Pima County office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS publishes it so families can consider it alongside survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 24, 2015.
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 generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy, focusing on comfort.
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 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 Desert Harmony Hospice Of Tucson at (520) 284-9334 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Desert Harmony Hospice Of Tucson at (520) 284-9334 to discuss how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area, and staff availability — contact the hospice at (520) 284-9334 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Desert Harmony Hospice Of Tucson directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031642?state=AZ to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.