Phoenix Senior AdvisorCompassus - Phoenix is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 5333 N 7TH St, Ste C123 in Phoenix, AZ 85014. It has been certified since 2004. It cares for about 44 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 10 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 within 7 days.
What is Compassus - Phoenix's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Compassus - Phoenix |
|---|---|
| Address | 5333 N 7TH St, Ste C123, Phoenix, AZ 85014 |
| Phone | (417) 841-4834 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 031555 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/02/2004 |
How does Compassus - Phoenix score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Compassus - Phoenix scores 10 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 3 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Compassus - Phoenix | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 31.3% | 58.4% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 10.7% | 6.4% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 45.3% | 37.8% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 8% | 6.5% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 4% | 1.3% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 15 min | 11.3 min | 19.9 min | Better |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 6.6% | 7.1% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95.6% | 89.8% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 100% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Arizona average 94.3%) and 84% 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 Compassus - Phoenix?
87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Compassus - Phoenix; the Arizona average is 85%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Compassus - Phoenix | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 78% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 77% | 77% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 88% | 92% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 92% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 73% | 76% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 84% | 83% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 87% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
Where does Compassus - Phoenix deliver care, and to whom?
80% of compassus - phoenix's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (24%). 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 | 80% |
| In assisted living | 9% |
| Other locations | 6% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 4% |
| In a nursing facility | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 24% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 23% |
| Dementia | 22% |
| Other conditions | 13% |
| Respiratory disease | 12% |
| Stroke | 9% |
Which Phoenix-area ZIP codes does Compassus - Phoenix serve?
Compassus - Phoenix tells Medicare it serves 93 ZIP codes in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties.
- 85003
- 85008
- 85009
- 85013
- 85014
- 85015
- 85018
- 85019
- 85020
- 85021
- 85022
- 85023
- 85024
- 85027
- 85028
- 85029
- 85032
- 85033
- 85040
- 85041
- 85042
- 85043
- 85044
- 85048
- 85051
- 85054
- 85085
- 85086
- 85087
- 85118
- 85119
- 85120
- 85122
- 85128
- 85131
- 85140
- 85142
- 85143
- 85201
- 85203
- 85204
- 85205
- 85206
- 85207
- 85208
- 85209
- 85210
- 85212
- 85213
- 85215
- 85224
- 85225
- 85226
- 85234
- 85248
- 85249
- 85250
- 85251
- 85254
- 85255
- 85257
- 85258
- 85259
- 85268
- 85282
- 85283
- 85286
- 85297
- 85301
- 85302
- 85303
- 85304
- 85307
- 85308
- 85310
- 85323
- 85326
- 85338
- 85339
- 85345
- 85351
- 85353
- 85355
- 85363
- 85373
- 85374
- 85375
- 85382
- 85387
- 85388
- 85392
- 85395
- 85396
What should you ask Compassus - Phoenix before choosing it?
Ask what happens in the first week
10.7% of its live discharges came within a week of enrollment (Arizona average 6.4%). Ask what the admission visit covers and how they confirm hospice is the right fit before enrolling.
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
45.3% 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 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.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Which other hospices serve Phoenix, AZ?
- Assisted Hospice Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Hospice of the Valley - Central — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Agave Hospice and Palliative Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Dignity Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Emblem Hospice Central — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Faith Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
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 Compassus - Phoenix Medicare-certified?
Yes. Compassus - Phoenix is certified by Medicare under provider number 031555 and has been since 2004.
What is Compassus - Phoenix's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Arizona average is 8.8.
How large is Compassus - Phoenix?
It cares for about 44 patients on an average day.
