Stillwater Hospice
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031699)
CMS process measure: 97.3 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 145 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 567-9953 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey gave Stillwater Hospice an overall rating of 2 stars, with 77% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite care process measure, Stillwater Hospice scored 97.30, above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Stillwater Hospice serves 145 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Stillwater Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031699, since 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Stillwater Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Phoenix, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since November 26, 2019 (CCN 031699).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Stillwater Hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. In that same survey, 77% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Stillwater Hospice scored 97.30, which is above the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 44.8% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the published data.
Stillwater Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 145 ZIP codes from its Phoenix office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families should check the official site for the most current vintage. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS may not have published it for this hospice, often due to small patient survey counts, which does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Stillwater Hospice?
Yes. Stillwater Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031699) since November 26, 2019, 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 Care Compare data shows an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 77% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend Stillwater Hospice and 77% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Stillwater Hospice's composite process score is 97.30, which CMS lists as above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Stillwater Hospice serves 145 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 145 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Stillwater Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among many; CMS quality and survey data are more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Stillwater Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 26, 2019.
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 typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Stillwater Hospice; please contact the hospice at (602) 567-9953 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Stillwater Hospice directly at (602) 567-9953 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, and the geographic service area — all of which are reflected in this listing's CMS data; for other specifics, contact the hospice at (602) 567-9953.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Stillwater Hospice (CCN 031699) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031699?state=AZ to see the latest published 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.