Scottsdale Hospice Of The Valley
Scottsdale, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031517)
CMS process measure: 98.16 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 130 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 663-6500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Scottsdale Hospice Of The Valley a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.16 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Scottsdale Hospice Of The Valley serves 130 ZIP codes from its Scottsdale, AZ office in Maricopa County.
Yes, Scottsdale Hospice Of The Valley is Medicare-certified (CCN 031517, since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Scottsdale Hospice Of The Valley is a non-profit hospice provider located in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona. It has been Medicare-certified since November 10, 1992 (CCN 031517), meaning it has met federal requirements for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 5-star overall rating. Ninety-three percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90 percent gave it a top rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered — this hospice scored 98.16, above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and its data show that 53.7 percent of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the most recent Care Compare figures.
Scottsdale Hospice Of The Valley reports serving 130 ZIP codes from its Scottsdale office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; families should check the Care Compare website for the most current vintage of these figures. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. This profile does not describe specific staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Scottsdale Hospice Of The Valley is Medicare-certified (CCN 031517) since November 10, 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?
CMS Care Compare data show a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 90% rating it 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 98.16, which is above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 130 ZIP codes from its office in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 130 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey and process scores are the more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 10, 1992, over three decades.
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 and quality of life when a patient and doctor have decided to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
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 is not about giving up care, but changing its goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Scottsdale Hospice Of The Valley at (480) 663-6500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Scottsdale Hospice Of The Valley at (480) 663-6500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, and the service area covered; this hospice's CMS data show a 5-star CAHPS rating and a composite score above the Arizona average.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Scottsdale Hospice Of The Valley (CCN 031517) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031517?state=AZ to review its current published data.
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.