River Valley Hospice
Bullhead City, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031636)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (928) 683-4041 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Valley Hospice earned a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
River Valley Hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its Bullhead City, Arizona office in Mohave County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, River Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031636, certified since March 11, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
River Valley Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Bullhead City, Arizona, serving families in Mohave County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 11, 2015 (CCN 031636).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave River Valley Hospice a 4-star family caregiver rating. Ninety-one percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice completed a bundle of recommended care processes — River Valley Hospice 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 10 and notes that 57.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, as published in CMS data. Where any measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur simply because of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
River Valley Hospice's service area currently covers 22 ZIP codes from its Bullhead City office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, River Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031636) since March 11, 2015, 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 River Valley Hospice a 4-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
River Valley Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, above the Arizona state average of 94.29, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 22 ZIP codes from its Bullhead City, Arizona office in Mohave County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
River Valley Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality and survey data, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
River Valley Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 11, 2015.
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 in the final stages of life.
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 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 provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact River Valley Hospice at (928) 683-4041 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact River Valley Hospice directly at (928) 683-4041 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact River Valley Hospice at (928) 683-4041 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up River Valley Hospice (CCN 031636) directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031636?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.