Phoenix Senior AdvisorAmerican Premier Hospice, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 11070 N 24TH Avenue, Suite 200 in Phoenix, AZ 85029. It has been certified since 2017. It cares for about 41 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 9 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Arizona average is 8.8. The index flags 2 areas where it is worse than the Arizona average, starting with patients discharged alive after 180 days or more.
What is American Premier Hospice, LLC's Medicare record?
| Hospice | American Premier Hospice, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 11070 N 24TH Avenue, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85029 |
| Phone | (602) 795-9480 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 031665 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/09/2017 |
How does American Premier Hospice, LLC score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
American Premier Hospice, LLC scores 9 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Arizona average it is better on 4 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | American Premier Hospice, LLC | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 52.8% | 58.4% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 6.3% | 6.4% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 54.2% | 37.8% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 0% | 6.5% | 8.5% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 1.3% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 31.2 min | 11.3 min | 19.9 min | Better |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 3.4% | 7.1% | 9.6% | Worse |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 94.9% | 89.8% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 97.5% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Arizona average 94.3%) and 88.6% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Arizona average 55.7%).
What do families say about American Premier Hospice, LLC?
87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend American Premier Hospice, LLC; the Arizona average is 85%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | American Premier Hospice, LLC | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 83% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 85% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 96% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 95% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 71% | 76% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 92% | 83% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 87% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
Where does American Premier Hospice, LLC deliver care, and to whom?
87% of american premier hospice, llc's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is heart and circulatory disease (34%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| At home | 87% |
| In assisted living | 12% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Heart and circulatory disease | 34% |
| Dementia | 30% |
| Cancer | 14% |
| Other conditions | 11% |
Which Phoenix-area ZIP codes does American Premier Hospice, LLC serve?
American Premier Hospice, LLC tells Medicare it serves 70 ZIP codes in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties.
- 85008
- 85014
- 85015
- 85021
- 85022
- 85023
- 85024
- 85027
- 85028
- 85029
- 85031
- 85032
- 85033
- 85035
- 85037
- 85044
- 85050
- 85051
- 85053
- 85085
- 85086
- 85087
- 85120
- 85123
- 85132
- 85140
- 85142
- 85205
- 85206
- 85207
- 85208
- 85213
- 85250
- 85251
- 85253
- 85254
- 85260
- 85266
- 85282
- 85283
- 85286
- 85296
- 85301
- 85303
- 85304
- 85305
- 85306
- 85308
- 85310
- 85323
- 85326
- 85331
- 85338
- 85339
- 85345
- 85351
- 85353
- 85354
- 85355
- 85373
- 85374
- 85375
- 85377
- 85379
- 85381
- 85382
- 85383
- 85387
- 85395
- 85396
What should you ask American Premier Hospice, LLC before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
54.2% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Arizona average 37.8%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask about weekend coverage
3.4% of its nursing time is delivered on weekends (Arizona average 7.1%). Ask who is on call Saturday and Sunday and whether routine visits happen then.
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
Ask where inpatient care happens
When symptoms cannot be managed at home, hospice provides short inpatient stays. Ask which facility they use and how far it is from the family.
Which other hospices serve Phoenix, AZ?
- Wings of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Golden Care Hospice, LLC — Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
- True North Hospice — Hospice Care Index 6 of 10
- Universal Hospice Care Services — Hospice Care Index 6 of 10
- Arizona Professional Hospice Care — Hospice Care Index 4 of 10
- Family First Hospice, Inc — no index score yet
All Medicare-certified hospices in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is American Premier Hospice, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. American Premier Hospice, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 031665 and has been since 2017.
What is American Premier Hospice, LLC's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Arizona average is 8.8.
How large is American Premier Hospice, LLC?
It cares for about 41 patients on an average day.
