Southwest Medical Associates Hospice And Palliative Care
Las Vegas, NV · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 291502)
CMS process measure: 93.57 (state average 93.57 — at state average)
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (702) 671-1111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southwest Medical Associates Hospice And Palliative Care received a 4-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 93.57 is at the Nevada state average.
Southwest Medical Associates Hospice And Palliative Care serves 67 ZIP codes from its Las Vegas, NV office in Clark County.
Yes, Southwest Medical Associates Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 291502, since 1990); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Southwest Medical Associates Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice provider based in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving Clark County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 15, 1990, giving it a long history of participation in the Medicare hospice benefit program.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers as reported to CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, this hospice scored 93.57, which is at the Nevada state average of 93.57. This suggests the hospice performs comparably to its peers statewide on this measure.
The hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 67 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Las Vegas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Southwest Medical Associates Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 291502) since May 15, 1990, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their overall 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 93.57, which CMS lists as at the Nevada state average of 93.57.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 67 ZIP codes from its Las Vegas, Nevada office in Clark County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 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 does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports both ownership and quality data separately so families can consider each.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 15, 1990.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and are typically 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, not giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (702) 671-1111 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; please contact the hospice at (702) 671-1111 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can also review this hospice's published data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/291502?state=NV.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Southwest Medical Associates Hospice And Palliative Care using CCN 291502 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/291502?state=NV 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.