Hospice Of Payson, Llc
Payson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031633)
CMS process measure: 10 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 5 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (928) 474-2415 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Hospice of Payson, so no consumer rating is available from that survey. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 10.00, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Hospice of Payson serves 5 ZIP codes from its office in Payson, Arizona, in Gila County.
Yes, Hospice of Payson, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 031633), certified since December 15, 2014; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice of Payson, LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Payson, Arizona, serving families in Gila County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 15, 2014, with CCN 031633.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice in the current Care Compare data, which often happens when the number of surveyed patient families is too small to report reliably. This does not indicate poor quality; it means CMS simply has not released a figure.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes documented for patients, Hospice of Payson scored 10.00, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 64.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Hospice of Payson serves a service area covering 5 ZIP codes from its Payson office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are included here. Families are encouraged to review the full record on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with any questions, since some measures are not yet published for this provider.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice of Payson, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 031633), certified since December 15, 2014. 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, such as a star rating or percent who would definitely recommend, for this hospice. This is often due to too few surveyed patients, not a sign of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process score is 10.00, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 64.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice of Payson serves 5 ZIP codes from its office in Payson, Arizona, in Gila County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 5 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice of Payson is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 15, 2014.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms, 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 curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice of Payson at (928) 474-2415 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Hospice of Payson at (928) 474-2415 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality measures, CAHPS survey results, services covered, service area, and staff availability. Contact Hospice of Payson at (928) 474-2415 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice of Payson (CCN 031633) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031633?state=AZ to confirm current quality measures and survey results.
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.