Central Clinical Office | Hospice of the Valley
Hospice Care in Phoenix, Arizona
About Central Clinical Office | Hospice of the Valley
Hospice of the Valley is a premier, not-for-profit hospice provider serving Central Arizona for nearly 50 years, recognized as one of the nation's top three hospices for high-quality care with 99% family recommendation rates. Offering comprehensive in-home hospice, palliative, dementia, and grief support services with specialized expertise in pulmonary care, pediatric services, and 24/7 nursing availability, the organization provides comfort, dignity, and compassionate care to all patients regardless of ability to pay. Serving Maricopa County, northern Pinal County, and the Tucson area, Hospice of the Valley distinguishes itself through its commitment to community generosity, volunteer programs, and turning no patient away.
Services Offered
- ✓ Hospice Care
Specializations
- Dementia Care
- Palliative Care
- Pediatric Hospice
- Pulmonary Care
- Veterans End-Of-Life Care
Care Levels Provided
- Hospice Care
- Palliative Care
- In-Home Care
- Respite Care
Certifications & Licensing
- 501(c)(3) Not-For-Profit Organization
- Better Business Bureau Accredited
- Irs Tax Exempt
- Top Three Hospices in Nation for High Quality Care
- We Honor Veterans Program Recognized
Hours of Operation
| Monday | 7AM – 5PM |
| Tuesday | 7AM – 5PM |
| Wednesday | 7AM – 5PM |
| Thursday | 7AM – 5PM |
| Friday | 7AM – 5PM |
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About Hospice Care in Phoenix, Arizona
Families searching for hospice care in Phoenix, Arizona typically weigh location, staffing, licensing record, monthly cost, and the way each community feels in person. Visiting more than once, asking about staff turnover, and reviewing the most recent state or provincial inspection report are the steps most likely to surface problems before they affect a loved one. The providers below serve the Phoenix area; we encourage tours, calls, and questions before deciding.
About hospice care
Hospice provides end-of-life comfort care — pain management, symptom control, emotional and spiritual support — for individuals with a life expectancy of six months or less if the disease runs its expected course. Most hospice care is delivered in the patient's home, with the interdisciplinary team also visiting in nursing homes, assisted living, and inpatient hospice houses.
What to look for in hospice care
Hospice is a Medicare-defined benefit, but the quality of agencies varies enormously. The CMS Hospice Compare star rating and the family-experience-of-care (CAHPS) survey are the best public quality signals. Ask how often a registered nurse visits per week, how many years the medical director has been with the agency, and how the agency staffs nights and weekends — most crises happen outside business hours. Ask about access to inpatient hospice (a "GIP" bed) when symptoms can't be managed at home. Ask how often the team communicates with the patient's primary doctor. Look up the agency's state inspection history. Most importantly, ask how they handle the death itself — a good hospice walks the family through every step.
Cost & payment
Medicare and most Medicaid programs cover hospice in full, including nursing visits, aides, medications related to the terminal diagnosis, medical equipment, spiritual care, and bereavement support for family members for 13 months after the death. Patients elect the hospice benefit and forgo curative treatment of the terminal illness. In Canada, provincial health plans cover hospice care.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the right time to call hospice?
Hospice is appropriate when a doctor certifies that the patient's life expectancy is six months or less if the illness runs its expected course. Most families say they wished they had called sooner — earlier referral generally improves comfort and family preparation.
Does hospice mean giving up?
No. Hospice replaces curative treatment of the terminal illness with comfort-focused care. Patients can revoke the hospice benefit at any time and return to curative care if they choose. Hospice often improves quality of life and sometimes extends survival.
Does Medicare pay for hospice?
Medicare Part A covers the full hospice benefit — nursing visits, home health aide, medications related to the terminal diagnosis, medical equipment, social work, chaplain, and 13 months of bereavement support — when the patient is certified eligible.
Where is hospice provided?
Most hospice care is delivered in the patient's own home. Hospice teams also visit residents in nursing homes, assisted-living and memory-care communities, and inpatient hospice houses. Inpatient hospice beds are used when symptoms can't be controlled at home.
Will hospice provide round-the-clock care?
Hospice is generally an intermittent benefit — nurses, aides, social workers, and chaplains visit on a schedule. Continuous bedside care is provided only briefly during a crisis. Families usually rely on family members or hired caregivers for daily companionship.