Traditions Health
Chandler, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031601)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 246-3560 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 80% would definitely recommend Traditions Health, and 81% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Traditions Health serves 53 ZIP codes from its office in Chandler, Arizona, in Maricopa County.
Yes, Traditions Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 031601, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Traditions Health is a non-profit hospice based in Chandler, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 2011 (CCN 031601).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 80% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; this can happen when the number of surveyed families is small, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
On CMS's composite process measure, Traditions Health scored 100.00, which is above the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reports that 61.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the visits-near-end-of-life measure, and a care index score of 10.
Traditions Health's service area includes 53 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Chandler office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Traditions Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 031601) since July 7, 2011, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
According to CMS Care Compare, 80% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Traditions Health, and 81% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Traditions Health's composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Arizona state average of 94.29, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Traditions Health serves 53 ZIP codes from its office in Chandler, Arizona, in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Traditions Health is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed separately to assess care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Traditions Health has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 2011.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies 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 a patient stops receiving medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Traditions Health delivers care; please contact the hospice at (480) 246-3560 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 Traditions Health at (480) 246-3560 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, visit frequency near end of life, and how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures; you can review Traditions Health's published measures and ask the hospice directly at (480) 246-3560.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Traditions Health directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031601?state=AZ to review its current CMS-reported 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.