Physicians Choice Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 6720 Via Austi Pkwy Ste 250 in Las Vegas, NV 89119. It has been certified since 1998. It cares for about 202 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 Nevada average is 8.1. Family caregivers rate it 2 out of 5 stars. The index flags 5 areas where it is worse than the Nevada average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Physicians Choice Hospice's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Physicians Choice Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 6720 Via Austi Pkwy Ste 250, Las Vegas, NV 89119 |
| Phone | (702) 736-8180 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 291508 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/26/1998 |
| Nevada license | 10348-HPC-4 (Active) |
How does Physicians Choice Hospice score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Physicians Choice Hospice 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 1 of the indicators below and worse on 5.
| Indicator | Physicians Choice Hospice | Nevada average | U.S. average | vs. Nevada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 79.2% | 67.4% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 12.1% | 7.7% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 29.2% | 35.3% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 15.6% | 11.2% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 9.2 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 6.8% | 11% | 9.6% | Worse |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 83.6% | 83.2% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 93.6% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Nevada average 93.6%) and 45.2% 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 Physicians Choice Hospice?
70% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Physicians Choice 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 | Physicians Choice Hospice | Nevada average | U.S. average | vs. Nevada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 75% | 80% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 67% | 75% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 83% | 89% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 83% | 90% | 91% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 68% | 75% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 70% | 81% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 70% | 82% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Physicians Choice Hospice deliver care, and to whom?
82% of physicians choice hospice's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (42%). 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 | 82% |
| In assisted living | 18% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 42% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 29% |
| Other conditions | 10% |
| Respiratory disease | 9% |
| Cancer | 8% |
| Stroke | 4% |
Which Las Vegas-area ZIP codes does Physicians Choice Hospice serve?
Physicians Choice Hospice tells Medicare it serves 57 ZIP codes in Las Vegas and Clark County.
- 89002
- 89004
- 89005
- 89011
- 89012
- 89014
- 89015
- 89030
- 89031
- 89032
- 89040
- 89044
- 89052
- 89074
- 89081
- 89084
- 89085
- 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
- 89183
What should you ask Physicians Choice Hospice before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
79.2% of Physicians Choice Hospice's patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 67.4% across Nevada. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask what happens in the first week
12.1% 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 a crisis at home is handled
15.6% 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 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.
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Which other hospices serve Las Vegas, NV?
- A Caring Heart Hospice and Palliative Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Carepro Hospice, LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Christian Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Choice Hospice — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Nathan Adelson Hospice — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Sierra Peak Health Inc — Hospice Care Index 9 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 Physicians Choice Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Physicians Choice Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 291508 and has been since 1998.
What is Physicians Choice Hospice's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Nevada average is 8.1.
How large is Physicians Choice Hospice?
It cares for about 202 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.
