Sunset Hospice
Las Vegas, NV · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 291551)
CMS process measure: 77.78 (state average 93.57 — below state average)
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (702) 534-7840 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Sunset Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Sunset Hospice scored 77.78, which is below the Nevada state average of 93.57.
Sunset Hospice serves 48 ZIP codes from its Las Vegas, Nevada office in Clark County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Sunset Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 291551, certified since 2017; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sunset Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving families in Clark County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since January 4, 2017, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 291551.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Sunset Hospice. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it does not indicate poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Sunset Hospice scored 77.78, compared to a Nevada state average of 93.57 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 15.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to Care Compare data.
Sunset Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 48 ZIP codes from its Las Vegas office.
As a Medicare-certified hospice, Sunset Hospice's services are covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details beyond that are included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Sunset Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 4, 2017 (CCN 291551), 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 survey results for Sunset Hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients; this does not necessarily reflect poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Sunset Hospice's composite process score is 77.78, compared to the Nevada state average of 93.57, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Sunset Hospice serves 48 ZIP codes from its Las Vegas, Nevada office in Clark County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sunset Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sunset Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 4, 2017.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a doctor.
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 medical care for other conditions and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Sunset Hospice at (702) 534-7840 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 Sunset Hospice directly at (702) 534-7840 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice compares to the state average on quality measures, and the areas it serves — you can review these publicly reported figures for Sunset Hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sunset Hospice (CCN 291551) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/291551?state=NV to confirm current certification and quality 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.