Traditions Health
Tucson, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031659)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (979) 704-6547 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 64% would definitely recommend Traditions Health, and 66% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Traditions Health serves 42 ZIP codes from its Tucson, Arizona office in Pima County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Traditions Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 031659), certified since April 27, 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Traditions Health is a for-profit hospice serving Tucson, Arizona, and the surrounding Pima County area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 27, 2017 (CCN 031659).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 64% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 66% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which sometimes reflects a smaller number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects whether patients received a defined set of core hospice care processes — Traditions Health scored 100.00, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it above the state average. Data also show that 66.7% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on CMS's published measures.
Traditions Health's service area extends across 42 ZIP codes from its Tucson office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Traditions Health?
Yes. Traditions Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 031659), certified since April 27, 2017, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Traditions Health in the CMS survey?
CMS data show that 64% of surveyed family caregivers would definitely recommend Traditions Health, and 66% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. A specific CAHPS star rating was not provided in this data.
How does Traditions Health score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does Traditions Health serve?
Traditions Health serves 42 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 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is Traditions Health for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Traditions Health is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and family caregiver survey results offer more direct comparisons.
How long has Traditions Health been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 27, 2017.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients still receive active medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Traditions Health delivers care; contact the hospice at (979) 704-6547 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Traditions Health directly at (979) 704-6547 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Traditions Health at (979) 704-6547 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Traditions Health's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031659?state=AZ.
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.