Prism Hospice
Chandler, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031708)
CMS process measure: 86.54 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 246-9242 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or recommend percentage for Prism Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed. Its CMS composite process score is 86.54, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Prism Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Chandler, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Prism Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031708, since March 11, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Prism Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Chandler, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since March 11, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 031708.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Prism Hospice does not have a published CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10. CMS often does not publish these figures when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably; this is not an indication of poor quality, simply that the data has not been published.
CMS does report a composite process measure score for Prism Hospice of 86.54, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29. This composite score reflects how consistently the hospice completed a set of recommended care processes for its patients, as measured by CMS. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 20.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent Care Compare data vintage.
Prism Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 39 ZIP codes from its Chandler office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's regular update schedule; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Prism Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031708) as of March 11, 2020, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Prism Hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Prism Hospice has a CMS composite process score of 86.54, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Prism Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Chandler, Arizona, in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Prism Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey data offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Prism Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 11, 2020.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus 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?
The data provided does not specify where Prism Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (480) 246-9242 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; contact Prism Hospice at (480) 246-9242 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how to reach the hospice; contact Prism Hospice at (480) 246-9242 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Prism Hospice's official CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031708?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.