Family Care Hospice
Bullhead City, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031680)
CMS process measure: 85.87 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (928) 299-5100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed for Family Care Hospice reported that 90% would definitely recommend it, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 85.87, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Family Care Hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its Bullhead City, Arizona office in Mohave County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Family Care Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031680, certified since May 2, 2018. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Family Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Bullhead City, Arizona and the surrounding Mohave County area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 2, 2018, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 031680.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 90% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience with the hospice as 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Family Care Hospice scored 85.87, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29. This composite score is one of several quality measures CMS publishes and does not by itself describe every aspect of care. Data also shows that 50.9% of patients had a visit from staff in the last days of life, per CMS reporting.
Family Care Hospice's service area covers 16 ZIP codes from its Bullhead City office in Mohave County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Family Care Hospice?
Yes. Family Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031680), certified since May 2, 2018, 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 CAHPS Hospice Survey reported on CMS Care Compare, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Family Care Hospice, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Family Care Hospice's composite process measure score is 85.87, which CMS data shows is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 16 ZIP codes from its Bullhead City, Arizona office in Mohave County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Family Care Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS publishes the same quality measures for all certified hospices regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 2, 2018.
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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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 treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it is a choice about the goals of care, not about giving up.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Family Care Hospice; please contact the hospice at (928) 299-5100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Family Care Hospice at (928) 299-5100 for details on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how care needs are addressed, and how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages; contact Family Care Hospice at (928) 299-5100 to ask questions specific to your situation.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Family Care Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031680?state=AZ to review its current CMS-published 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.