Sapphire Hospice
Chandler, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031796)
CMS process measure: 94.2 (state average 94.29 — at state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 347-9866 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Sapphire Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, Sapphire Hospice scored 94.20, which is at the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Sapphire Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its office in Chandler, Arizona, in Maricopa County.
Yes, Sapphire Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031796, certified since March 25, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sapphire Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency located in Chandler, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, Sapphire Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 25, 2022.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Sapphire Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet reported this measure.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Sapphire Hospice scored 94.20, which CMS classifies as at the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 74.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the data provided.
Sapphire Hospice's service area covers 42 ZIP codes, reflecting a moderately broad reach from its Chandler office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting Sapphire Hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Sapphire Hospice?
Yes. Sapphire Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031796, certified since March 25, 2022), 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 for Sapphire Hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Sapphire Hospice scored 94.20 on CMS's composite process measure, which is at the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 74.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sapphire Hospice serves 42 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 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sapphire Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures are the more direct way to compare hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sapphire Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 25, 2022, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients can still receive care for other conditions and can leave hospice if their wishes change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for Sapphire Hospice; please contact them at (480) 347-9866 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe intake steps; please contact Sapphire Hospice at (480) 347-9866 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — details you can review here and confirm directly with Sapphire Hospice at (480) 347-9866.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sapphire Hospice (CCN 031796) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031796?state=AZ to confirm current CMS data.
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.