Hospice Compassus - Sedona/ Flagstaff
Sedona, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031560)
CMS process measure: 99.52 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (928) 284-0180 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Compassus - Sedona/ Flagstaff has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.52 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Hospice Compassus - Sedona/ Flagstaff serves 48 ZIP codes from its Sedona, AZ office in Coconino County.
Yes, Hospice Compassus - Sedona/ Flagstaff is Medicare-certified (CCN 031560, since 2005); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Compassus - Sedona/ Flagstaff is a for-profit hospice serving families in and around Sedona, Arizona, in Coconino County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 15, 2005 (CCN 031560).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 99.52, above the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reported a care index score of 10 and noted that 72.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life consistent with CMS measurement criteria.
This hospice reports serving 48 ZIP codes from its Sedona office, indicating a fairly broad service area for families in the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Compassus - Sedona/ Flagstaff has been Medicare-certified since June 15, 2005 (CCN 031560), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice earned a 4-star rating, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their overall experience 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score of 99.52 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 48 ZIP codes from its Sedona, Arizona office in Coconino County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity; ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS quality data can help families evaluate care regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 15, 2005.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with 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 and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice Compassus - Sedona/ Flagstaff at (928) 284-0180 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (928) 284-0180 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how to reach the care team; contacting the hospice at (928) 284-0180 or reviewing Medicare Care Compare can help answer specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Compassus - Sedona/ Flagstaff (CCN 031560) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031560?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.