Phoenix Senior AdvisorSuncrest Hospice Phoenix, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 4650 East Cotton Center Boulevard, Suite 250 in Phoenix, AZ 85040. It has been certified since 2016. It cares for about 172 patients on an average day, making it one of the larger hospices in the area. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Arizona average is 8.8. Family caregivers rate it 4 out of 5 stars. 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 Suncrest Hospice Phoenix, LLC's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Suncrest Hospice Phoenix, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 4650 East Cotton Center Boulevard, Suite 250, Phoenix, AZ 85040 |
| Phone | (602) 633-1828 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 031654 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/17/2016 |
How does Suncrest Hospice Phoenix, LLC score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Suncrest Hospice Phoenix, LLC 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 1 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Suncrest Hospice Phoenix, LLC | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 34.7% | 58.4% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 6.7% | 6.4% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 43.5% | 37.8% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 10.7% | 6.5% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 10.8 min | 11.3 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 4.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 91.2% | 89.8% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 99.3% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Arizona average 94.3%) and 59.5% 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 Suncrest Hospice Phoenix, LLC?
86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Suncrest Hospice Phoenix, 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 | Suncrest Hospice Phoenix, LLC | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 83% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 81% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 93% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 89% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 75% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 84% | 83% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 86% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
Where does Suncrest Hospice Phoenix, LLC deliver care, and to whom?
64% of suncrest hospice phoenix, llc's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (38%). 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 |
|---|---|
| In assisted living | 64% |
| At home | 32% |
| In a nursing facility | 3% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 38% |
| Cancer | 22% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 16% |
| Other conditions | 16% |
| Respiratory disease | 6% |
| Stroke | 3% |
Which Phoenix-area ZIP codes does Suncrest Hospice Phoenix, LLC serve?
Suncrest Hospice Phoenix, LLC tells Medicare it serves 131 ZIP codes in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties.
- 85003
- 85004
- 85006
- 85007
- 85008
- 85009
- 85012
- 85013
- 85014
- 85015
- 85016
- 85017
- 85018
- 85019
- 85020
- 85021
- 85022
- 85023
- 85024
- 85027
- 85028
- 85029
- 85031
- 85032
- 85033
- 85034
- 85035
- 85037
- 85040
- 85041
- 85042
- 85044
- 85045
- 85048
- 85050
- 85051
- 85053
- 85054
- 85083
- 85085
- 85086
- 85087
- 85118
- 85119
- 85120
- 85122
- 85132
- 85138
- 85139
- 85140
- 85142
- 85143
- 85173
- 85201
- 85202
- 85203
- 85204
- 85205
- 85206
- 85207
- 85208
- 85209
- 85210
- 85212
- 85213
- 85215
- 85224
- 85225
- 85226
- 85233
- 85234
- 85248
- 85249
- 85250
- 85251
- 85253
- 85254
- 85255
- 85257
- 85258
- 85260
- 85262
- 85266
- 85268
- 85281
- 85282
- 85283
- 85284
- 85286
- 85295
- 85296
- 85297
- 85298
- 85301
- 85302
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- 85306
- 85307
- 85308
- 85310
- 85323
- 85326
- 85331
- 85335
- 85337
- 85338
- 85339
- 85340
- 85345
- 85351
- 85353
- 85355
- 85361
- 85363
- 85373
- 85374
- 85375
- 85377
- 85378
- 85379
- 85381
- 85382
- 85383
- 85387
- 85388
- 85390
- 85392
- 85395
- 85396
What should you ask Suncrest Hospice Phoenix, LLC before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
43.5% 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 how a crisis at home is handled
10.7% of its live discharges were followed by a hospital stay and a return to hospice (Arizona average 6.5%). Ask who comes to the house in a symptom crisis and how fast.
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?
- Agave Hospice and Palliative Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Assisted Hospice Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Compassus - Phoenix — 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 Suncrest Hospice Phoenix, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Suncrest Hospice Phoenix, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 031654 and has been since 2016.
What is Suncrest Hospice Phoenix, LLC's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Arizona average is 8.8.
How large is Suncrest Hospice Phoenix, LLC?
It cares for about 172 patients on an average day.
