Good Samaritan Hospice
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031773)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 612-2251 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure for Good Samaritan Hospice, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. Families can contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
Good Samaritan Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Phoenix, Arizona office, located in Maricopa County.
Yes, Good Samaritan Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031773), certified since February 23, 2022; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Samaritan Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Phoenix, Arizona, in Maricopa County. Its ownership type is listed by CMS as "Other," and it has been Medicare-certified since February 23, 2022.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — such as its star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, or the percentage rating it 9-10. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and should not be read as an indication of poor quality; it simply means the data has not yet been made public.
Similarly, CMS has not reported a composite process measure score for Good Samaritan Hospice, so no comparison to the Arizona state average of 94.29 can be made at this time (CMS lists this as "not reported").
Based on the current CMS data, Good Samaritan Hospice's service area, as reflected in Care Compare records, covers 1 ZIP code from its Phoenix office.
Families considering hospice care should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the Care Compare listing for the most current information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Good Samaritan Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031773), certified since February 23, 2022. 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 for Good Samaritan Hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the composite process measure for Good Samaritan Hospice as not reported, so no comparison to the Arizona state average of 94.29 is currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare data, Good Samaritan Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Phoenix, Arizona location in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Good Samaritan Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership category.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Good Samaritan Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 23, 2022.
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 those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Good Samaritan Hospice at (602) 612-2251 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The steps to begin care are not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Good Samaritan Hospice at (602) 612-2251 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, staffing, and what caregivers have reported, and to compare hospices using Medicare Care Compare; contact Good Samaritan Hospice at (602) 612-2251 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Good Samaritan Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031773?state=AZ to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.