Valley Care Hospice, Inc
Chandler, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031714)
CMS process measure: 88.37 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 359-3998 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Valley Care Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 88.37, below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Valley Care Hospice, Inc serves 22 ZIP codes from its Chandler, AZ office in Pinal County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Valley Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 031714, since 09/14/2020). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Valley Care Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Chandler, Arizona, serving families in Pinal County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 14, 2020.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Valley Care Hospice, Inc. This is often the result of small patient counts during the survey period and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet made that data available for this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects whether recommended care processes were delivered, Valley Care Hospice, Inc scored 88.37, compared with the Arizona state average of 94.29. This places the hospice below the state average on this particular measure, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data available.
CMS also has not published a care index score or visits-in-the-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the data provided.
Valley Care Hospice, Inc reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its Chandler office, giving families in that area access to hospice services close to home.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Valley Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified under CCN 031714, effective 09/14/2020, 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 or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, which does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Valley Care Hospice, Inc scored 88.37, compared with the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Valley Care Hospice, Inc reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its Chandler, AZ location in Pinal 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?
Valley Care Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 14, 2020, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is for patients who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptom management and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Valley Care Hospice, Inc at (480) 359-3998 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 Valley Care Hospice, Inc at (480) 359-3998 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, coverage area, staff availability, and how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures; contact Valley Care Hospice, Inc at (480) 359-3998 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Valley Care Hospice, Inc's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031714?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.