Uplift Hospice
Scottsdale, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031685)
CMS process measure: 80.16 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 144 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 350-7554 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said Uplift Hospice would definitely be recommended 94% of the time, with 85% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Uplift Hospice scored 80.16, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Uplift Hospice serves 144 ZIP codes from its office in Scottsdale, Arizona, in Maricopa County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Uplift Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031685, certified since November 30, 2018. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Uplift Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Scottsdale, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 30, 2018, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 031685.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 94% of family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey said they would definitely recommend Uplift Hospice, and 85% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure in the data provided for this listing.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Uplift Hospice scored 80.16, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 36.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the same Care Compare data set. A lower score on one measure does not by itself describe the overall experience families report; the CAHPS recommendation figures above come from the same data source.
Uplift Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 144 ZIP codes from its Scottsdale office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Uplift Hospice?
Yes. Uplift Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031685), certified since November 30, 2018, 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?
In CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, 94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Uplift Hospice, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Uplift Hospice's composite process score is 80.16, compared to an Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average on this measure; CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and notes 36.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Uplift Hospice serves 144 ZIP codes from its Scottsdale, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 144 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Uplift Hospice is organized as a for-profit agency; CMS Care Compare reports ownership type but does not indicate that ownership status alone predicts quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Uplift Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 30, 2018.
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 focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes a patient has a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support, and patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify where Uplift Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (480) 350-7554 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Uplift Hospice directly at (480) 350-7554 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and what areas are served; for other specifics, contact Uplift Hospice at (480) 350-7554.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Uplift Hospice (CCN 031685) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031685?state=AZ to review its 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.