Sun Hospice Inc
Peoria, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031757)
CMS process measure: 77.42 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (623) 248-1121 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Sun Hospice Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 77.42, below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Sun Hospice Inc serves 11 ZIP codes from its Peoria, Arizona office in Maricopa County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Sun Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031757, certified since November 30, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sun Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Peoria, Arizona (Maricopa County), Medicare-certified since November 30, 2021 (CCN 031757). The following information reflects CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Sun Hospice Inc in the current release. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate the quality of care provided; families should check Care Compare directly for the latest survey status.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Sun Hospice Inc scored 77.42, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29. This places the hospice below the state average on this particular measure. CMS has not published a separate care index score or visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the data available here.
Sun Hospice Inc serves a service area covering 11 ZIP codes from its Peoria, Arizona office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families considering hospice care are encouraged to contact Sun Hospice Inc directly and to review its full profile on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Sun Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 031757) since November 30, 2021, 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 Sun Hospice Inc; this is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Sun Hospice Inc scored 77.42, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sun Hospice Inc serves 11 ZIP codes from its Peoria, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sun Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, so it's helpful to look at survey results and quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sun Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since November 30, 2021.
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 expected to have a limited life expectancy, typically six months or less as certified by a physician.
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 all care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Sun Hospice Inc at (623) 248-1121 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact Sun Hospice Inc at (623) 248-1121 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, coverage area, caregiver survey results, and quality measures; contact Sun Hospice Inc at (623) 248-1121 to discuss these directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Sun Hospice Inc's official profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031757?state=AZ to confirm current ratings and details.
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.