Casa De La Luz East Valley
Mesa, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031578)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 65 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 895-5434 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for Casa De La Luz East Valley, but its composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — above the state average. This suggests strong performance on recommended care processes even though survey results aren't available.
Casa De La Luz East Valley serves 65 ZIP codes from its Mesa, Arizona office in Maricopa County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Casa De La Luz East Valley is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031578, certified since 2008. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Casa De La Luz East Valley is a for-profit hospice provider based in Mesa, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 24, 2008, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 031578.
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 for this hospice. This is often the case when CMS has too few surveyed patient families to publish reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes — Casa De La Luz East Valley scored 100.00, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and 74.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to CMS data.
Casa De La Luz East Valley's service area, as listed on CMS Care Compare, spans 65 ZIP codes from its Mesa office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with CMS or the hospice, since data vintages can change.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Casa De La Luz East Valley is Medicare-certified (CCN 031578) since July 24, 2008, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it above the state average; CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 74.3% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, Casa De La Luz East Valley serves 65 ZIP codes from its office in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 65 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Casa De La Luz East Valley is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it can be a factor families like to know when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 24, 2008.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (480) 895-5434 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Casa De La Luz East Valley at (480) 895-5434 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review CMS's published figures above and contact the hospice at (480) 895-5434 for anything not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Casa De La Luz East Valley (CCN 031578) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031578?state=AZ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.