Arizona hospice directory · 2026

Licensed Hospice Providers in Arizona

SeniorVue works with every licensed hospice agency in Arizona. Our social workers vet each one, help your family choose without bias, introduce you to the hospice you pick — and then stay alongside you, working with the hospice's own care team through end of life. It's free for families.

Every agency below holds an active Arizona Department of Health Services license. Listings are never ranked by payment or relationship.

Talk with a hospice social worker (480) 376-8402

Actively licensed hospice agencies
ADHS-licensed · offices in 42 Arizona cities
Medicare-certified agencies
67% of listed agencies, per CMS records
Arizona counties with agency offices
See the county breakdown
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Typical cost for covered hospice care
Medicare Part A · small drug and respite copays

How it works

How Does SeniorVue Help Families Choose a Hospice?

We do the vetting, connect your family with the hospice you choose, and stay involved after hospice care begins. It's free for families, from the first call to the last day.

Step 1
We listen first
A SeniorVue social worker — not a hospice sales representative — talks with you about your loved one's needs, where they live, their coverage and what matters most to your family.
Step 2
We share vetted options, without bias
We work with every licensed hospice agency in Arizona and vet each one. We explain your options honestly and never steer you toward an agency for payment or relationship.
Step 3
You choose — we make the introduction
Your family picks the hospice. We pass your loved one's information to that agency so you don't have to retell your story, and help the admission go smoothly.
Step 4
We stay with you through end of life
After admission, our social work team works alongside the hospice's own social worker or case manager, so care stays connected and your family always has someone in its corner.

Our vetting

How Does SeniorVue Vet Arizona Hospice Agencies?

State records tell you an agency is licensed. They don't tell you who answers the phone at 2 a.m. We check both — and label every detail with where it came from.

Active Arizona license

Every agency in the directory holds an active hospice license from the Arizona Department of Health Services. Expired licenses are removed. License numbers and dates appear on each card so you can confirm them yourself.

Medicare certification

We show Medicare certification from CMS records where it's known. When it isn't confirmed yet, we say so — we never label an agency "not certified" without evidence.

Direct agency outreach

Our social-work team contacts agencies directly and records what they confirm, with the date. Verification is underway — verified details appear on agency cards as they are confirmed.

✓ Cities and counties the agency actually serves
✓ Levels of care offered (routine, continuous, inpatient, respite)
✓ Languages spoken by care teams
✓ Same-day admission availability
✓ After-hours and on-call process
✓ Veteran and dementia-specific programs

Licensing & Certification

Arizona Hospice Licensing and Medicare Certification

Two separate approvals matter when comparing hospice agencies: an Arizona state license and Medicare certification.

ADHS hospice license

Hospice service agencies must be licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services. Every agency in this directory held an active license in the most recent ADHS export (Hospice Service Agency export, rundate 2026-06-01); expired licenses are excluded. 121 licenses come up for renewal within 90 days, so confirm current status before choosing.

Look up a license on Arizona Care Check

Medicare certification

Medicare only pays for hospice from a Medicare-certified agency. Certified agencies carry a CMS Certification Number (CCN) and report quality measures on Medicare Care Compare. 184 of 275 listed agencies (67%) are Medicare-certified in CMS records; certification is not listed in our source data for 91, so ask those agencies directly.

Compare quality on Medicare Care Compare

Licensed hospice agencies by county

Counts reflect each agency's licensed office location. Agencies commonly serve surrounding counties — confirm service areas directly.

Actively licensed hospice agencies by Arizona county
County	Agencies
Maricopa County
Pima County
Yavapai County
Mohave County
Coconino County
Pinal County
Yuma County
Gila County
Cochise County
Navajo County
Graham County
La Paz County
Santa Cruz County

Coverage

Paying for Hospice in Arizona

Unlike assisted living, hospice is almost always paid by insurance benefits. This is planning information from official sources — confirm coverage with your plan.

Medicare Part A hospice benefit

Covers hospice for people with a terminal illness and a life expectancy of six months or less, certified by a hospice doctor. Covered care includes nursing, doctor services, medical equipment and supplies, pain and symptom drugs, aide and homemaker services, social work, spiritual and grief counseling, and short-term inpatient and respite care.

Official source

Medicare Advantage plans

If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, hospice is still paid through Original Medicare once you elect it. Your plan can continue to cover care unrelated to the terminal illness.

Official source

AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid)

AHCCCS covers hospice for eligible members. For people with both Medicare and AHCCCS, Medicare generally pays for hospice first. ALTCS may help eligible members with residence costs hospice does not cover.

Official source ALTCS guide

VA benefits for veterans

Hospice is part of the VA health benefits package for enrolled veterans who meet the medical need, delivered by VA or community hospice agencies.

Official source

What families may still pay

Up to $5 per prescription for pain and symptom-relief drugs
5% of the Medicare-approved amount for inpatient respite care
Room and board in assisted living, a care home or a nursing home — hospice does not cover rent or care fees
Treatment intended to cure the terminal illness, which the hospice benefit does not include

Medicare covers hospice in two 90-day benefit periods, then unlimited 60-day periods with recertification. For broader cost planning, see paying for senior care in Arizona.

Keep learning

Not Ready to Choose Yet? Start With These Guides

Most families need a little time to understand hospice before they pick an agency. These guides answer the questions we hear most — come back to the directory whenever you're ready.

Common Questions

Hospice in Arizona: FAQ

How many licensed hospice providers are in Arizona?

SeniorVue's directory currently lists 275 hospice agencies with an active Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) license, with offices in 42 cities across 13 counties. Agencies with expired licenses are excluded. Hospice teams visit patients where they live, so an agency's office city does not limit where it provides care — ask each agency about its service area.

Does Medicare pay for hospice in Arizona?

Yes. Medicare Part A covers hospice for people with a terminal illness and a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course, as certified by a hospice doctor (and your regular doctor, if you have one). Once hospice is chosen, you generally pay nothing for hospice care related to the terminal illness. You may pay up to $5 per prescription for pain and symptom-relief drugs, and 5% of the Medicare-approved amount for inpatient respite care.

Does hospice pay for room and board in assisted living or a nursing home?

No. Medicare's hospice benefit does not cover room and board in an assisted living community, care home or nursing home. The family or other coverage — such as ALTCS for those who qualify — continues to pay the residence while the hospice team provides its services there.

What does Medicare certified mean for hospice?

Arizona licensing means the hospice is licensed by the state. Medicare certification means the hospice is approved to provide hospice services under Medicare. A hospice may be licensed in Arizona but not Medicare certified. SeniorVue displays the Medicare certification status from the available source data so families can better understand their options.

Can we choose or change our hospice provider?

Yes. The choice of hospice belongs to the patient and family — not a hospital, doctor or facility. Under Medicare you can change hospice providers once in each benefit period, and you can stop hospice at any time to resume curative treatment.

How long can someone receive hospice care?

Medicare covers hospice in benefit periods: two 90-day periods followed by an unlimited number of 60-day periods, as long as a hospice doctor recertifies that the person remains terminally ill.

How do I check an Arizona hospice agency's license?

Search the agency's name on Arizona Care Check, the ADHS public licensing database. Every card in the directory above shows the agency's ADHS license number and expiration date so you can confirm it directly.

Does AHCCCS cover hospice?

AHCCCS, Arizona's Medicaid program, covers hospice for eligible members. For people enrolled in both Medicare and AHCCCS, Medicare generally pays for hospice first. Confirm coverage details with your AHCCCS health plan before choosing an agency.

What does "SeniorVue verified" mean?

Licensing and Medicare certification come from ADHS and CMS records. SeniorVue-verified details — such as service areas, levels of care offered, languages, same-day admission and after-hours support — are confirmed directly with the agency by our team and dated. Verification is ongoing, and verified details appear on each agency's card as they are confirmed.

How does SeniorVue work with Arizona hospice providers?

SeniorVue works with every licensed hospice agency in Arizona. Our social workers vet each agency — its license, Medicare certification and day-to-day details like after-hours support — and share options with families without bias. Once your family chooses a hospice, we introduce your loved one to that agency so you don't have to start over.

What happens after SeniorVue connects us with a hospice?

We stay involved. After admission, SeniorVue's social work team collaborates with the hospice's own social worker or case manager to keep care connected through end of life. If questions or concerns come up, your family has someone to call who knows your story.

Is SeniorVue's hospice help free?

Yes. SeniorVue's non-clinical social-work support is free to families. Directory listings are neutral and never ranked by payment or relationship, and you can always contact any hospice directly.

Editorial review and sources

Vanessa Hicks

Senior Care Advisor & Director of Care Relations, SeniorVue

Reviewed and updated September 22, 2026

Agency counts, license details and county figures come from the Arizona Department of Health Services hospice licensing export; Medicare certification comes from CMS records. Details marked "SeniorVue verified" were confirmed directly with the agency by our team on the date shown. Coverage information summarizes Medicare, AHCCCS and VA program rules and is planning guidance — not a guarantee of coverage. Confirm details with any agency or plan you are considering.

Sources

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Talk With a SeniorVue Hospice Social Worker

Whether you've already chosen a hospice or don't know where to start, we'll help your family understand your options, connect you with the agency you choose, and stay alongside you after care begins.

What happens when you reach out

A social worker calls you
Someone from SeniorVue — not a hospice sales rep — reaches out to listen and answer your questions.
We talk through your options
Care needs, location, coverage and timing. If you've already picked a hospice, we start there.
You choose, we introduce you
We share your loved one's information with the hospice your family picks, so you don't have to start over.
We stay involved
Our social workers keep working with the hospice's social worker or case manager through end of life.

There's no cost and no obligation. You can also contact any hospice directly at any time.

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Licensed Hospice Providers in Arizona

How Does SeniorVue Help Families Choose a Hospice?

We listen first

We share vetted options, without bias

You choose — we make the introduction

We stay with you through end of life

Find a Licensed Hospice Agency in Arizona