Hospice Of The Valley - West (031515)
Peoria, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031515)
CMS process measure: 97.64 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 150 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (623) 583-4848 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of The Valley - West has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 91 percent of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.64 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Hospice Of The Valley - West serves 150 ZIP codes from its Peoria, Arizona office in Maricopa County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Of The Valley - West is Medicare-certified (CCN 031515, since 1992). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Valley - West is a non-profit hospice located in Peoria, Arizona, in Maricopa County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-one percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88 percent rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by surveyed family caregivers and are published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 97.64, compared with a state average of 94.29 for Arizona — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 51.1 percent of patients, according to CMS data.
This hospice reports serving 150 ZIP codes from its Peoria, Arizona office, indicating a broad service area. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates its data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Valley - West is Medicare-certified (CCN 031515), certified since September 29, 1992, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 91 percent saying they would definitely recommend it and 88 percent rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS Care Compare data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 97.64, compared with an Arizona state average of 94.29 — above the state average, per CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 150 ZIP codes from its Peoria, Arizona office in Maricopa County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 150 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but it can be a factor families weigh alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 1992.
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 for patients who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, medical attention, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (623) 583-4848 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; please contact the hospice at (623) 583-4848 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, and service area coverage — details you can confirm by contacting the hospice at (623) 583-4848 and reviewing Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current CMS data for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031515?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.