Hospice Of The Valley - Central
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031500)
CMS process measure: 97.73 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 305 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 287-7000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice Of The Valley - Central a CMS CAHPS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.73 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Hospice Of The Valley - Central serves 305 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Hospice Of The Valley - Central is Medicare-certified (CCN 031500, since 1983); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Valley - Central is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving Maricopa County and the surrounding area. The hospice has an ownership type listed by CMS as "Other" and has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 1983.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. Ninety-three percent of surveyed families said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88 percent rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 97.73, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 52.3% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, per the most recent published data.
This hospice serves a wide area, covering 305 ZIP codes from its Phoenix office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Valley - Central is Medicare-certified (CCN 031500), certified since November 17, 1983, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, family caregivers gave this hospice 4 out of 5 stars, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 97.73, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 305 ZIP codes from its office in Phoenix, Arizona, in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 305 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it rather than relying on ownership type alone.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 1983.
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 is generally for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort during a life-limiting illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (602) 287-7000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake steps; please contact the hospice at (602) 287-7000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and how care is coordinated — contact the hospice at (602) 287-7000 for specifics and verify data on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031500?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.