Valor Hospice
Sierra Vista, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031586)
CMS process measure: 97.83 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (520) 458-9450 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Valor Hospice a 4-star rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.83 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Valor Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its Sierra Vista, Arizona office in Cochise County.
Yes, Valor Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031586), certified since August 14, 2009; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Valor Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Sierra Vista, Arizona, serving families in Cochise County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since August 14, 2009 (CCN 031586).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Valor Hospice a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to friends and family, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Valor Hospice scored 97.83, above the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reports that 63.4% of patients received visits from staff during the last days of life, based on the most recent published data. A care index score of 8 is also included in CMS's published figures.
Valor Hospice reports serving 19 ZIP codes from its Sierra Vista office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on the Care Compare website, as data is updated periodically. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond that is provided here. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indication of poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Valor Hospice?
Yes. Valor Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031586) since August 14, 2009, 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 Hospice Survey, Valor Hospice received a 4-star rating, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Valor Hospice's composite process score is 97.83, which is above the Arizona state average of 94.29, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Valor Hospice reports serving 19 ZIP codes from its Sierra Vista, Arizona office in Cochise County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Valor Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Valor Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 14, 2009.
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 people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and typically have a prognosis 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 on care, symptom relief, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the available CMS data; please contact Valor Hospice at (520) 458-9450 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover enrollment steps; please contact Valor Hospice directly at (520) 458-9450 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly staff respond to needs, and how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average — information that can be found for Valor Hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Valor Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031586?state=AZ to confirm current ratings and details.
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.