Emblem Hospice Tucson
Tucson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031624)
CMS process measure: 99.15 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 297-1460 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 85% would definitely recommend Emblem Hospice Tucson, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 99.15 compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it above the state average.
Emblem Hospice Tucson serves 41 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County.
Yes, Emblem Hospice Tucson is Medicare-certified (CCN 031624, since 2014); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Emblem Hospice Tucson is a for-profit hospice provider based in Tucson, Arizona, serving families throughout Pima County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 4, 2014, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 031624.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Emblem Hospice Tucson, and 83% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient survey counts are small; this is not an indicator of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Emblem Hospice Tucson scored 99.15, 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 58.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
Emblem Hospice Tucson's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 41 ZIP codes from its Tucson office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's publication schedule and vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Emblem Hospice Tucson is Medicare-certified (CCN 031624), certified since February 4, 2014. 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Emblem Hospice Tucson, and 83% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in this data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Emblem Hospice Tucson scored 99.15, above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Emblem Hospice Tucson, located in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, serves 41 ZIP codes according to CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Emblem Hospice Tucson is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Emblem Hospice Tucson has been Medicare-certified since February 4, 2014.
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 specifically for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Emblem Hospice Tucson provides care; please contact the hospice at (520) 297-1460 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Emblem Hospice Tucson directly at (520) 297-1460 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, how the hospice's process measures compare to the state average, and the service area, all of which are reported here from CMS Care Compare; for other specifics, contact the hospice directly at (520) 297-1460.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Emblem Hospice Tucson directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031624?state=AZ using CCN 031624.
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.