Hospice Compassus - White Mountain
Lakeside, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031550)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (928) 368-4400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice Compassus - White Mountain 4 out of 5 stars in the CMS survey, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Hospice Compassus - White Mountain serves 57 ZIP codes from its office in Lakeside, Arizona, in Navajo County.
Yes, Hospice Compassus - White Mountain is Medicare-certified (CCN 031550), certified since 2001; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Compassus - White Mountain is a Medicare-certified, for-profit hospice based in Lakeside, Arizona, in Navajo County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 6, 2001. The hospice serves a wide area, covering 57 ZIP codes from its Lakeside office.
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 those surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to friends and family, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Hospice Compassus - White Mountain scored 100.00, above the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 86.1% of patients, based on the data provided.
These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent survey and quality-measure vintage published by CMS. Where a measure is not included here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost information beyond this is provided here; families should contact the hospice directly for details specific to their situation.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Compassus - White Mountain is Medicare-certified (CCN 031550), certified since June 6, 2001, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars, with 83% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 57 ZIP codes from its office in Lakeside, Arizona, in Navajo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 57 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, which is why CMS also publishes patient-experience and process measures like those above.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 6, 2001.
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 is palliative care focused on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
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 curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or 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 them at (928) 368-4400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice at (928) 368-4400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how process and quality measures compare to the state average, and the size of the service area — figures like these are published on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031550?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.