Emblem Hospice West
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031661)
CMS process measure: 98.97 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 75 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (623) 322-8686 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Emblem Hospice West, so a star rating or recommend percentage isn't available. On CMS's composite process measure, though, it scored 98.97, above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Emblem Hospice West serves 75 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Emblem Hospice West is Medicare-certified (CCN 031661, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Emblem Hospice West is a for-profit hospice provider based in Phoenix, Arizona, serving Maricopa County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since June 3, 2017, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care since that date.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Emblem Hospice West does not have a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9 or 10, in the current data set. CMS has not published these figures for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs recommended care processes, Emblem Hospice West scored 98.97, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 50.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same Care Compare data set.
Emblem Hospice West's service area, as listed by CMS, spans 75 ZIP codes from its Phoenix office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare.gov.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Emblem Hospice West is Medicare-certified (CCN 031661) since June 3, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommending, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Emblem Hospice West scored 98.97 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Arizona state average of 94.29, and CMS lists a care index score of 9, with 50.0% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 75 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 75 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Emblem Hospice West is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS publishes it as part of the public record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 3, 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 focuses on comfort for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a choice about the type of care, not about giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data set does not specify where Emblem Hospice West provides care; contact the hospice at (623) 322-8686 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover enrollment steps; contact Emblem Hospice West at (623) 322-8686 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Emblem Hospice West at (623) 322-8686 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Emblem Hospice West (CCN 031661) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031661?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.