Phoenix Senior AdvisorThere are 163 Medicare-certified hospices based in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties. Medicare publishes a Hospice Care Index score for 116 of them and family caregiver survey stars for 25. 49 score a full 10 out of 10 on the index; the Arizona average is 8.8.
Which hospices in Phoenix score highest with Medicare?
The table lists every hospice, highest index score first. A linked name opens the full record: each index indicator against the state and national averages, the family survey answers, where care is delivered and the ZIP codes served.
| Hospice | Hospice Care Index | Family caregiver survey | Patients per day | Certified since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley Scottsdale, AZ 85260 · (480) 663-6500 | 10 / 10 | ★★★★★5 / 5 | 490 | 1992 |
| Hospice of the Valley - West (031515) Peoria, AZ 85345 · (623) 583-4848 | 10 / 10 | ★★★★☆4 / 5 | 695 | 1992 |
| Hospice of the Valley East Gilbert, AZ 85297 · (480) 730-5980 | 10 / 10 | ★★★★☆4 / 5 | 619 | 1989 |
| Hospice of the Valley - Central Phoenix, AZ 85014 · (602) 287-7000 | 10 / 10 | ★★★★☆4 / 5 | 490 | 1983 |
| Aegis Hospice, Inc. Mesa, AZ 85209 · (480) 219-4790 | 10 / 10 | ★★★★☆4 / 5 | 227 | 2013 |
| United Hospice & Palliative Care of Arizona Phoenix, AZ 85027 · (602) 296-4717 | 10 / 10 | ★★★★☆4 / 5 | 210 | 2020 |
| Noble Hospice and Palliative Care Mesa, AZ 85202 · (480) 868-2845 | 10 / 10 | ★★★★☆4 / 5 | 189 | 2020 |
| Suncrest Hospice Phoenix, LLC Phoenix, AZ 85040 · (602) 633-1828 | 10 / 10 | ★★★★☆4 / 5 | 172 | 2016 |
| Faith Hospice Phoenix, AZ 85008 · (602) 476-2047 | 10 / 10 | ★★★★☆4 / 5 | 121 | 2010 |
| Hospice at Home of Arizona, LLC Mesa, AZ 85209 · (480) 478-0643 | 10 / 10 | ★★★★☆4 / 5 | 106 | 2014 |
| Wings of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. Phoenix, AZ 85029 · (602) 971-0304 | 10 / 10 | ★★★★☆4 / 5 | 87 | 2014 |
| Summit Hospice Phoenix, AZ 85020 · (602) 535-8255 | 10 / 10 | ★★★★☆4 / 5 | 57 | 2011 |
| Anthem Hospice Care Mesa, AZ 85203 · (480) 588-5777 | 10 / 10 | ★★★★☆4 / 5 | 49 | 2018 |
| Hospice Compassus-Casa Grande Casa Grande, AZ 85122 · (520) 421-7143 | 10 / 10 | ★★★★☆4 / 5 | 47 | 1994 |
| Hospice of the West Phoenix, AZ 85027 · (602) 343-6422 | 10 / 10 | ★★★☆☆3 / 5 | 323 | 2010 |
| Sage Hospice and Palliative Care Scottsdale, AZ 85250 · (480) 777-5117 | 10 / 10 | ★★★☆☆3 / 5 | 212 | 2011 |
| Thema Health Services Phoenix, AZ 85016 · (602) 889-4400 | 10 / 10 | ★★★☆☆3 / 5 | 208 | 2004 |
| Agave Hospice and Palliative Care Phoenix, AZ 85032 · (602) 855-3500 | 10 / 10 | ★★★☆☆3 / 5 | 98 | 2022 |
| Infinity Hospice Care, LLC Scottsdale, AZ 85260 · (602) 381-0375 | 10 / 10 | ★★★☆☆3 / 5 | 89 | 2006 |
| Stillwater Hospice Phoenix, AZ 85027 · (602) 567-9953 | 10 / 10 | ★★☆☆☆2 / 5 | 335 | 2019 |
| Gentiva II Casa Grande, AZ 85122 · (480) 461-3144 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 117 | 1996 |
| Azorna Hospice and Palliative Care Mesa, AZ 85212 · (480) 637-4100 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 104 | 2020 |
| Pristine Hospice LLC Glendale, AZ 85302 · (480) 343-8045 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 78 | 2022 |
| Billet Hospice Inc- Peoria Peoria, AZ 85381 · (833) 224-5538 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 74 | 2015 |
| Arizona Care Hospice Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 · (480) 588-8200 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 72 | 2016 |
| Canyon Home Care & Hospice Glendale, AZ 85307 · (602) 314-6246 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 56 | 2020 |
| Aleca Hospice Scottsdale, AZ 85255 · (480) 748-4300 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 49 | 2017 |
| Advisacare Hospice, LLC Gilbert, AZ 85233 · (480) 284-4600 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 47 | 2016 |
| Ascension Hospice LLC Scottsdale, AZ 85250 · (480) 201-4163 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 47 | 2023 |
| Compassus - Phoenix Phoenix, AZ 85014 · (417) 841-4834 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 44 | 2004 |
| Arizona Life Hospice Mesa, AZ 85206 · (480) 708-0829 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 43 | 2021 |
| Traditions Health Chandler, AZ 85226 · (480) 246-3560 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 43 | 2011 |
| Aviant Hospice Phoenix Gilbert, AZ 85233 · (480) 398-2411 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 40 | 2010 |
| Assisted Hospice Care Phoenix, AZ 85014 · (480) 860-2345 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 37 | 2016 |
| Shanti Hospice, LLC Chandler, AZ 85224 · (480) 788-7284 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 37 | 2015 |
| Holy Cross Hospice Mesa, AZ 85210 · (480) 718-5678 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 33 | 2017 |
| Hospice of America, LLC Mesa, AZ 85210 · (480) 219-8259 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 30 | 2017 |
| Sapphire Hospice Chandler, AZ 85248 · (480) 347-9866 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 27 | 2022 |
| Vital Hc, Inc Mesa, AZ 85206 · (520) 278-5003 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 27 | 2022 |
| Omegalife Hospice of Arizona, Inc Phoenix, AZ 85051 · (602) 606-8898 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 26 | 2018 |
| Emblem Hospice Central Phoenix, AZ 85012 · (623) 847-2323 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 24 | 2008 |
| Emblem Hospice Tempe, AZ 85282 · (480) 444-7800 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 22 | 2011 |
| Prism Hospice Chandler, AZ 85225 · (480) 246-9242 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 22 | 2020 |
| Mountain View Hospice, LLC Peoria, AZ 85381 · (623) 230-3698 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 21 | 2019 |
| Alaga Hospice LLC Prescott, AZ 86303 · (708) 248-0352 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 20 | 2022 |
| Dignity Hospice Phoenix, AZ 85027 · (602) 402-6619 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 20 | 2017 |
| Traditions Health Scottsdale, AZ 85258 · (480) 745-3015 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 19 | 2012 |
| Blue Sky Hospice, Inc Mesa, AZ 85207 · (480) 389-2484 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 10 | 2019 |
| Hospice in the Desert LLC Tucson, AZ 85705 · (520) 248-8129 | 10 / 10 | No rating published | 10 | 2023 |
| Desert Valley Hospice LLC Phoenix, AZ 85027 · (602) 999-0960 | 9 / 10 | ★★★★☆4 / 5 | 75 | 2019 |
| Always Present Hospice Gilbert, AZ 85234 · (480) 907-9737 | 9 / 10 | ★★★☆☆3 / 5 | 72 | 2020 |
| Savior Hospice Phoenix, AZ 85028 · (480) 320-4733 | 9 / 10 | ★★☆☆☆2 / 5 | 175 | 2016 |
| Choice Hospice Phoenix, AZ 85016 · (602) 795-9705 | 9 / 10 | ★★☆☆☆2 / 5 | 68 | 2011 |
| Uplift Hospice Scottsdale, AZ 85251 · (480) 350-7554 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 172 | 2018 |
| Ahc Home Health of Arizona, LLC Mesa, AZ 85210 · (949) 322-7853 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 66 | 2017 |
| Solace Hospice, LLC Phoenix, AZ 85053 · (602) 888-7037 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 60 | 2016 |
| Bliss Hospice LLC Phoenix, AZ 85027 · (602) 492-1643 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 54 | 2021 |
| Arizona American Hospice, LLC Phoenix, AZ 85012 · (480) 500-8544 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 51 | 2021 |
| Americare Hospice and Palliative Care Mesa, AZ 85203 · (480) 726-7773 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 50 | 2005 |
| Haven Hospice Scottsdale, AZ 85260 · (941) 257-4285 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 49 | 2019 |
| American Premier Hospice, LLC Phoenix, AZ 85029 · (602) 795-9480 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 41 | 2017 |
| Ability Hospice Mesa, AZ 85215 · (480) 447-9049 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 36 | 2021 |
| Enhabit Hospice Mesa, AZ 85205 · (480) 407-4597 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 34 | 2014 |
| Elevate Hospice and Palliative Care LLC Scottsdale, AZ 85254 · (480) 800-4816 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 31 | 2019 |
| Hospice of Hope, LLC Glendale, AZ 85308 · (623) 399-6910 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 30 | 2016 |
| Endeavor Hospice Mesa, AZ 85206 · (480) 674-8228 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 29 | 2022 |
| Emblem Hospice West Phoenix, AZ 85012 · (623) 322-8686 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 26 | 2017 |
| Aspen Hospice Glendale, AZ 85308 · (602) 609-6777 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 22 | 2021 |
| Casa De La Luz East Valley Mesa, AZ 85204 · (480) 895-5434 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 20 | 2008 |
| Nueva Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC Scottsdale, AZ 85260 · (602) 540-9690 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 13 | 2023 |
| Pillars Hospice Care, LLC Phoenix, AZ 85028 · (602) 788-1138 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 13 | 2013 |
| Remedy Hospice Care Inc Mesa, AZ 85203 · (480) 213-7845 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 13 | 2022 |
| Ovation Hospice of Phoenix Tempe, AZ 85288 · (602) 669-9812 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 12 | 2022 |
| Caring Hands Palliative and Hospice Care, Inc Phoenix, AZ 85051 · (602) 742-0370 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 6 | 2022 |
| Copper Sky Hospice LLC Phoenix, AZ 85020 · (602) 830-0605 | 9 / 10 | No rating published | 5 | 2022 |
| Hospice Promise, LLC Glendale, AZ 85308 · (623) 209-7003 | 8 / 10 | No rating published | 80 | 2014 |
| Bridges Health Services, Inc Phoenix, AZ 85006 · (602) 995-6956 | 8 / 10 | No rating published | 43 | 2017 |
| Elements of Elder Care LLC Phoenix, AZ 85028 · (602) 641-9505 | 8 / 10 | No rating published | 38 | 2020 |
| Royal Hospice Care LLC Scottsdale, AZ 85260 · (480) 626-8242 | 8 / 10 | No rating published | 32 | 2019 |
| Rd Hospice Peoria, AZ 85382 · (623) 688-0011 | 8 / 10 | No rating published | 26 | 2022 |
| Encore Hospice LLC Phoenix, AZ 85086 · (623) 248-6636 | 8 / 10 | No rating published | 24 | 2023 |
| Serenity Hospice Fort Mohave, AZ 86426 · (928) 788-0027 | 8 / 10 | No rating published | 24 | 2021 |
| Desert Sky Hospice, LLC Phoenix, AZ 85032 · (602) 899-9068 | 8 / 10 | No rating published | 21 | 2022 |
| Agape Hospice Pinal County Casa Grande, AZ 85122 · (520) 413-0954 | 8 / 10 | No rating published | 18 | 2018 |
| Divine Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC Glendale, AZ 85308 · (623) 566-7995 | 8 / 10 | No rating published | 17 | 2016 |
| New Beginning Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC Glendale, AZ 85308 · (623) 312-6271 | 8 / 10 | No rating published | 13 | 2016 |
| Arch Hospice, LLC Phoenix, AZ 85028 · (480) 229-8298 | 8 / 10 | No rating published | 8 | 2021 |
| Golden Care Hospice, LLC Phoenix, AZ 85029 · (602) 491-0411 | 8 / 10 | No rating published | 8 | 2020 |
| Azul Hospice & Palliative Care Scottsdale, AZ 85260 · (602) 818-0021 | 8 / 10 | No rating published | 5 | 2022 |
| White Rose Hospice Phoenix, AZ 85016 · (602) 354-7887 | 7 / 10 | No rating published | 75 | 2019 |
| Integrity Hospice Care, LLC Gold Canyon, AZ 85118 · (480) 426-0255 | 7 / 10 | No rating published | 31 | 2015 |
| Expert Hospice Care Inc Phoenix, AZ 85028 · (602) 805-9400 | 7 / 10 | No rating published | 24 | 2022 |
| Trifinity Hospice Inc Phoenix, AZ 85028 · (818) 470-6457 | 7 / 10 | No rating published | 23 | 2022 |
| In My Home Hospice Care Tempe, AZ 85283 · (480) 590-6556 | 7 / 10 | No rating published | 22 | 2021 |
| Lavender Hospice Phoenix, AZ 85050 · (602) 283-3663 | 7 / 10 | No rating published | 22 | 2019 |
| Primavera Hospice LLC Glendale, AZ 85302 · (480) 286-6903 | 7 / 10 | No rating published | 21 | 2022 |
| Bright Life Care Hospice LLC Phoenix, AZ 85051 · (602) 607-5017 | 7 / 10 | No rating published | 16 | 2022 |
| Eternity Hospice & Palliative Care Phoenix, AZ 85037 · (602) 374-6878 | 7 / 10 | No rating published | 14 | 2017 |
| Zephyr Hospice Phoenix, AZ 85022 · (480) 584-4373 | 7 / 10 | No rating published | 14 | 2017 |
| All Care Hospice Inc Scottsdale, AZ 85255 · (480) 582-4110 | 7 / 10 | No rating published | 12 | 2021 |
| Angels Touch Hospice Care Inc Phoenix, AZ 85022 · (602) 327-4386 | 7 / 10 | No rating published | 10 | 2022 |
| Vital Hospice Care Inc Glendale, AZ 85308 · (480) 631-4777 | 7 / 10 | No rating published | 8 | 2021 |
| Supportive Hands Hospice Inc Phoenix, AZ 85016 · (602) 806-7205 | 6 / 10 | No rating published | 47 | 2022 |
| Passion Hospice Phoenix, AZ 85027 · (480) 485-8000 | 6 / 10 | No rating published | 20 | 2021 |
| Aurora Hospice LLC Mesa, AZ 85210 · (480) 564-1058 | 6 / 10 | No rating published | 18 | 2022 |
| Universal Hospice Care Services Phoenix, AZ 85029 · (602) 922-0446 | 6 / 10 | No rating published | 16 | 2022 |
| D'amore Hospice, LLC Phoenix, AZ 85051 · (602) 612-4111 | 6 / 10 | No rating published | 15 | 2021 |
| True North Hospice Phoenix, AZ 85029 · (602) 246-5096 | 6 / 10 | No rating published | 13 | 2021 |
| Arizona Hospice Care Inc Phoenix, AZ 85012 · (623) 323-5199 | 6 / 10 | No rating published | 10 | 2022 |
| Belief Hospice Mesa, AZ 85210 · (480) 845-8088 | 6 / 10 | No rating published | 6 | 2003 |
| Savior Hospice Surprise, AZ 85374 · (605) 210-1254 | 5 / 10 | ★★★☆☆3 / 5 | 31 | 2022 |
| AZ Hospice Care Inc Phoenix, AZ 85020 · (480) 645-9640 | 5 / 10 | No rating published | 44 | 2019 |
| AZ Sunset Hospice Phoenix, AZ 85050 · (480) 544-9334 | 5 / 10 | No rating published | 32 | 2019 |
| A TLC Hospice LLC Chandler, AZ 85249 · (480) 687-2892 | 5 / 10 | No rating published | 10 | 2021 |
| Hospice of Stars Inc Phoenix, AZ 85051 · (602) 732-7355 | 5 / 10 | No rating published | 10 | 2022 |
| Arizona Professional Hospice Care Phoenix, AZ 85029 · (602) 334-5778 | 4 / 10 | No rating published | 41 | 2022 |
| Family First Hospice, Inc Phoenix, AZ 85029 · (480) 482-1833 | Not published | No rating published | 13 | 2022 |
| Sun Hospice Inc Peoria, AZ 85382 · (623) 248-1121 | Not published | No rating published | 13 | 2021 |
| AZ Best Hospice Care, Inc Phoenix, AZ 85044 · (480) 790-5280 | Not published | No rating published | 6 | 2022 |
| Otium Hospice Inc Tempe, AZ 85282 · (602) 844-8245 | Not published | No rating published | 6 | 2022 |
| Golden Rose Hospice Care Inc Phoenix, AZ 85029 · (480) 885-5116 | Not published | No rating published | 5 | 2022 |
| Valley Care Hospice, Inc Chandler, AZ 85248 · (480) 359-3998 | Not published | No rating published | 5 | 2020 |
| Victory Hospice, LLC Phoenix, AZ 85028 · (623) 256-8098 | Not published | No rating published | 5 | 2021 |
| Carelife Hospice LLC Phoenix, AZ 85032 · (480) 234-3568 | Not published | No rating published | 4 | 2024 |
| Creek View Hospice LLC Phoenix, AZ 85040 · (602) 603-5165 | Not published | No rating published | 4 | 2023 |
| Synergy Hospice Service Inc Phoenix, AZ 85029 · (602) 960-6030 | Not published | No rating published | 3 | 2022 |
| Care Plus Hospice Care, LLC Scottdale, AZ 85258 · (623) 476-9198 | Not published | No rating published | 2 | 2022 |
| Advent Hospice LLC Phoenix, AZ 85048 · (602) 824-8730 | Not published | No rating published | 1 | 2023 |
| Billet Hospice, Inc - Phoenix Glendale, AZ 85301 · (833) 224-5538 | Not published | No rating published | 1 | 2022 |
| Global Hospice Arizona Scottsdale, AZ 85260 · (480) 716-1119 | Not published | No rating published | 1 | 2022 |
| Select Home Hospice Mesa, AZ 85202 · (480) 608-7030 | Not published | No rating published | 1 | 2023 |
| American Care Concepts Hospice LLC Gilbert, AZ 85233 · (602) 902-1982 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2023 |
| Angels Heart Hospice Inc Phoenix, AZ 85014 · (480) 741-4604 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2023 |
| Anthem East LLC Tucson, AZ 85704 · (480) 716-7745 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2023 |
| Apollo Hospice Inc Phoenix, AZ 85022 · (818) 851-6060 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2021 |
| Astra Hospice Care Phoenix, AZ 85028 · (480) 645-9660 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2019 |
| Best Support Hospice Inc Phoenix, AZ 85029 · (602) 960-6027 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2022 |
| Celebrity Home Health & Hospice Tempe, AZ 85282 · (480) 966-8888 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2015 |
| Comforting Hospice Center Inc Phoenix, AZ 85029 · (480) 674-0540 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2023 |
| Devoted Hospice Care Inc Phoenix, AZ 85029 · (602) 742-0335 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2022 |
| Emperor Hospice of Arizona, Inc Mesa, AZ 85210 · (602) 609-2555 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2021 |
| Garnet Hospice Care Inc Phoenix, AZ 85032 · (602) 887-3040 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2022 |
| Golden Year Hospice Care Inc Phoenix, AZ 85027 · (602) 834-0167 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Hospice Phoenix, AZ 85051 · (602) 612-2251 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2022 |
| Good Shepherd Hospice Care Inc Phoenix, AZ 85029 · (480) 712-0700 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2022 |
| Hidden Hills Hospice Phoenix, AZ 85020 · (602) 675-0277 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2022 |
| Hospice at Heart to Heart Inc Phoenix, AZ 85029 · (480) 808-8885 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2022 |
| Hospice of Phoenix Inc Peoria, AZ 85382 · (602) 675-9090 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2021 |
| Kind Hearts Hospice Inc Phoenix, AZ 85004 · (623) 624-7428 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2023 |
| Lilycare of Arizona LLC Surprise, AZ 85374 · (480) 757-9758 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2022 |
| Loving Hands Hospice, Inc Phoenix, AZ 85028 · (602) 612-8656 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2022 |
| MD Hospice Care, LLC Phoenix, AZ 85020 · (602) 266-9971 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2024 |
| Manor Hospice Ltd Phoenix, AZ 85029 · (602) 691-0900 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2022 |
| Nana Hope Hospice Phoenix, AZ 85008 · (480) 352-1667 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2021 |
| Oakmont Hospice LLC Phoenix, AZ 85029 · (480) 716-4517 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2024 |
| Optimal Hospice Inc Tempe, AZ 85282 · (623) 887-8837 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2022 |
| Pro Care Hospice Inc Phoenix, AZ 85028 · (602) 805-7770 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2023 |
| Ruby Hospice Care Inc Phoenix, AZ 85029 · (602) 887-3105 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2022 |
| Salus Hospice Scottsdale, AZ 85255 · (949) 390-7308 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2024 |
| Serenity Hospice Services Inc Phoenix, AZ 85029 · (480) 716-3044 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2023 |
| St Rita Hospice Inc Phoenix, AZ 85020 · (602) 922-0266 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2022 |
| Supreme Care Hospice Inc Phoenix, AZ 85029 · (623) 303-2891 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2023 |
| Valleyside Hospice Inc Scottsdale, AZ 85260 · (480) 535-6188 | Not published | No rating published | — | 2022 |
What does the Hospice Care Index measure, and what does it not?
The Hospice Care Index is a score out of 10 that counts how many of ten Medicare claims-based indicators a hospice meets. It measures patterns of visits and discharges. It does not measure bedside manner, and it is not a patient satisfaction score.
| Hospice Care Index | Family caregiver survey | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it comes from | Medicare billing claims over two years | A survey mailed to the main family caregiver after a death |
| What it shows | How often nurses visit, weekend care, visits near death, and patterns of live discharge | Communication, timely help, respect, symptom control and whether families would recommend the hospice |
| What it misses | How families felt about the care | Small hospices, which often have too few responses to report |
Does Medicare pay for hospice care in Arizona?
Yes. Medicare covers hospice for people a doctor certifies as terminally ill with a life expectancy of six months or less who choose comfort care. It covers the nurse, aide, social worker and chaplain visits, medications for the terminal illness, and equipment, with at most a small copay for prescriptions and respite stays. It does not cover room and board in assisted living or a nursing home.
Why do so many Phoenix hospices have no published scores?
47 of the 163 hospices here have no index score. Medicare only publishes results once a hospice has enough claims in the two-year window, and Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties has many recently certified, small hospices. A missing score tells you a hospice is new or small. It does not tell you whether it is good.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
How many Medicare-certified hospices are in Phoenix?
163 are based in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties. 116 have a published Hospice Care Index score.
What is a good Hospice Care Index score?
The index runs from 0 to 10. The Arizona average is 8.8, and 49 hospices in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties score a full 10.
Can a hospice patient stay in assisted living?
Yes. Hospice staff visit wherever the patient lives, including assisted living and memory care. Medicare pays for the hospice care but not for the room and board.
