Compassioncare Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 7842 W Sahara Ave in Las Vegas, NV 89117. It has been certified since 2006. It cares for about 117 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 9 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Nevada average is 8.1. Family caregivers rate it 3 out of 5 stars. The index flags 5 areas where it is worse than the Nevada average, starting with patients discharged alive within 7 days.
What is Compassioncare Hospice's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Compassioncare Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 7842 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117 |
| Phone | (702) 636-0200 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 291516 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/22/2006 |
| Nevada license | 6391-HPC-17 (Active) |
How does Compassioncare Hospice score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Compassioncare Hospice 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 Nevada average it is better on 2 of the indicators below and worse on 5.
| Indicator | Compassioncare Hospice | Nevada average | U.S. average | vs. Nevada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 62.2% | 67.4% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 12.8% | 7.7% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 39.1% | 35.3% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 16.5% | 11.2% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 5.3% | 2.3% | 2.1% | Worse |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 12.1 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 7.6% | 11% | 9.6% | Worse |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95.1% | 83.2% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 99.8% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Nevada average 93.6%) and 69.6% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Nevada average 49.8%).
What do families say about Compassioncare Hospice?
80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Compassioncare Hospice; the Nevada average is 82%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Compassioncare Hospice | Nevada average | U.S. average | vs. Nevada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 75% | 80% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 75% | 75% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 85% | 89% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 92% | 90% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 74% | 75% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 79% | 81% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 80% | 82% | 85% | About the same |
Where does Compassioncare Hospice deliver care, and to whom?
53% of compassioncare hospice's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (31%). 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 | 53% |
| At home | 35% |
| In a nursing facility | 10% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 1% |
| In a hospital | 1% |
| Other locations | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 31% |
| Respiratory disease | 22% |
| Other conditions | 16% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 14% |
| Cancer | 12% |
| Stroke | 8% |
Which Las Vegas-area ZIP codes does Compassioncare Hospice serve?
Compassioncare Hospice tells Medicare it serves 63 ZIP codes in Las Vegas and Clark County.
- 89002
- 89005
- 89011
- 89012
- 89014
- 89015
- 89018
- 89019
- 89027
- 89030
- 89031
- 89032
- 89034
- 89040
- 89044
- 89046
- 89052
- 89074
- 89081
- 89084
- 89085
- 89101
- 89102
- 89103
- 89104
- 89106
- 89107
- 89108
- 89109
- 89110
- 89113
- 89115
- 89117
- 89118
- 89119
- 89120
- 89121
- 89122
- 89123
- 89124
- 89128
- 89129
- 89130
- 89131
- 89134
- 89135
- 89138
- 89139
- 89141
- 89142
- 89143
- 89144
- 89145
- 89146
- 89147
- 89148
- 89149
- 89156
- 89166
- 89169
- 89178
- 89179
- 89183
What should you ask Compassioncare Hospice before choosing it?
Ask what happens in the first week
12.8% of its live discharges came within a week of enrollment (Nevada average 7.7%). Ask what the admission visit covers and how they confirm hospice is the right fit before enrolling.
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
39.1% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Nevada average 35.3%). 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
16.5% of its live discharges were followed by a hospital stay and a return to hospice (Nevada average 11.2%). Ask who comes to the house in a symptom crisis and how fast.
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.
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Which other hospices serve Las Vegas, NV?
- Caring Professionals Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Hospice of Vegas Inc — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Preferred Hospice Care Inc — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Rhythm of Life - G Womens International — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Aviant Hospice — Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
- A Caring Heart Hospice and Palliative Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in Las Vegas and Clark County
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Compassioncare Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Compassioncare Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 291516 and has been since 2006.
What is Compassioncare Hospice's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Nevada average is 8.1.
How large is Compassioncare Hospice?
It cares for about 117 patients on an average day.
Sources for this page
- Hospice — provider data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), 2026. Quality measures, the Hospice Care Index, patient mix and where care is delivered.
- Hospice care — Provider CAHPS Hospice Survey data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), 2026.
- Hospice care coverage — Medicare.gov, 2026.
- Care Compare — find and compare providers — Medicare.gov, 2026.
Reviewed by the Vegas Senior Advisor care team. Last updated November 11, 2026. Spot something wrong? Call (725) 465-8617 and we will correct it within one business day.
