Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 2720 North Tenaya Way, Ste 300 in Las Vegas, NV 89128. It has been certified since 1990. It cares for about 139 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Nevada average is 8.1. Family caregivers rate it 4 out of 5 stars. It is better than the Nevada average on 4 of the index's visit and discharge indicators.
What is Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care |
|---|---|
| Address | 2720 North Tenaya Way, Ste 300, Las Vegas, NV 89128 |
| Phone | (702) 671-1111 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 291502 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 05/15/1990 |
| Nevada license | 5844-HPC-19 (Active) |
How does Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care 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 Nevada average it is better on 4 of the indicators below and worse on 0.
| Indicator | Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care | Nevada average | U.S. average | vs. Nevada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 50.6% | 67.4% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 9.9% | 7.7% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 23.3% | 35.3% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 11.4% | 11.2% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 15.6 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | Better |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 9.3% | 11% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 92.9% | 83.2% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 93.6% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Nevada average 93.6%) and 65.1% 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 Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care?
89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care; the Nevada average is 82%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care | Nevada average | U.S. average | vs. Nevada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 85% | 80% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 83% | 75% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 92% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 93% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 77% | 75% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 87% | 81% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 89% | 82% | 85% | Better |
Where does Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care deliver care, and to whom?
98% of southwest medical associates hospice and palliative care's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (35%). 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 | 98% |
| In an inpatient hospice unit | 1% |
| Other locations | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 35% |
| Other conditions | 24% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 14% |
| Dementia | 12% |
| Respiratory disease | 9% |
| Stroke | 7% |
Which Las Vegas-area ZIP codes does Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care serve?
Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care tells Medicare it serves 59 ZIP codes in Las Vegas and Clark County.
- 89002
- 89005
- 89011
- 89012
- 89014
- 89015
- 89018
- 89019
- 89030
- 89031
- 89032
- 89044
- 89052
- 89074
- 89081
- 89084
- 89085
- 89086
- 89101
- 89102
- 89103
- 89104
- 89106
- 89107
- 89108
- 89109
- 89110
- 89113
- 89115
- 89117
- 89118
- 89119
- 89120
- 89121
- 89122
- 89123
- 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 Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care before choosing it?
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.
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?
- A Caring Heart Hospice and Palliative Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Brighton Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Carepro Hospice, LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Caring Professionals Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Christian Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Covenant Hospice 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 Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care is certified by Medicare under provider number 291502 and has been since 1990.
What is Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Nevada average is 8.1.
How large is Southwest Medical Associates Hospice and Palliative Care?
It cares for about 139 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.
