T M C Hospice Aka Peppi'S House
Tucson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031514)
CMS process measure: 85.52 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 307-6257 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave TMC Hospice, also known as Peppi's House, a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 85.52 is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
TMC Hospice, also known as Peppi's House, serves 62 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County.
Yes, TMC Hospice, also known as Peppi's House, is Medicare-certified (CCN 031514, since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
TMC Hospice, also known as Peppi's House, is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 1992, and is categorized under "Other" ownership type according to CMS records.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave TMC Hospice an overall rating of 5 stars. Ninety-three percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90 percent rated their overall experience as 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, TMC Hospice scored 85.52, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS's care index score for this hospice is listed as 10, and 58.9 percent of patients received visits in the last days of life, per CMS data.
TMC Hospice reports serving 62 ZIP codes from its Tucson office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of care quality, and should not be interpreted as a negative finding.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, TMC Hospice (Peppi's House) is Medicare-certified (CCN 031514), certified since July 9, 1992. 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 5-star rating, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% 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 85.52, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
TMC Hospice serves 62 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality data reported here reflects caregiver experience and process measures regardless of ownership category.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
TMC Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 1992.
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 is generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of a terminal illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact TMC Hospice at (520) 307-6257 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 TMC Hospice at (520) 307-6257 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the geographic area served — all of which are reported here from CMS Care Compare data for TMC Hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up TMC Hospice (CCN 031514) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031514?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.