AMEDISYS HOSPICE
1585 EAST RIVER ROAD, SUITE 201, TUCSON, AZ 85718
Quality & Operations
CMS-reported survey ratings and certification data
- Family caregiver survey rating
- —
- Care-team communication rating
- 86 of 5 stars
- Ownership type
- Other
- Certification date
- 1983-11-01
What CMS measures show
Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding
Comfort and symptom care
How consistently the hospice followed recommended care steps
- Followed all recommended care stepsA combined measure of the seven checks below.
- 100%
- Screened for pain
- 100%
- Assessed pain in detail
- 100%
- Screened for shortness of breath
- 100%
- Treated shortness of breath
- 100%
- Managed constipation for patients on opioids
- 100%
- Discussed treatment preferences
- 100%
- Addressed beliefs and values, when wanted
- 100%
Presence near the end of life
Staff visits in a patient's final days — often what families remember most
- Visits in the last days of life
- 85.3%
- Visits near death
- 94.6%
- Gaps in nursing visitsLower is better.
- 52%
- Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
- 11.6%
- Nurse minutes per routine home care day
- 12.2
- Hospice Care Index overall score
- 9
Where care is provided
Share of care days delivered in each setting
- In the patient's home
- 69%
- In assisted living
- 30%
- In a nursing facility
- 0%
- In an inpatient hospice facility
- 0%
- In a hospital
- 0%
- Average patients served per day
- 37
Who this hospice serves
Most common primary conditions among patients
- Cancer
- 17%
- Dementia
- 38%
- Circulatory or heart disease
- 13%
- Respiratory disease
- Not reported
- Stroke
- Not reported
Talk to someone about hospice care
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What to look for
Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language
- The family-caregiver survey rating reflects how well the hospice supported families — a core part of hospice quality.
- Care-team communication ratings show how clearly the team kept families informed.
- Ask about availability: good hospices provide responsive support around the clock, not just scheduled visits.
Questions to ask
Bring these to a tour, call, or appointment
Questions to ask — AMEDISYS HOSPICE
Hospice · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)
- How quickly can someone come if we have an urgent need at night or on weekends?
- Who is on the care team, and how often will each visit?
- How do you manage pain and symptoms, and how are families kept informed?
- What support do you offer family caregivers, including grief support?
- What levels of care do you provide (in-home, inpatient, respite)?
Related data
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Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.