77/ 100
Not rated
Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley
Hospice · 16117 North 76TH St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Family caregiver survey rating
72/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 11/10/1992 · CCN 031517
- Rank in Scottsdale
- #2 of 16 hospices
- Rank in Arizona
- #14 of 152 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 490 patients
- County
- Maricopa
- Service area
- 130 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 98.2% | 94.3% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 53.7% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 8.8 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 6 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 86% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 84% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 95% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 92% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 79% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 90% | 83% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 93% | 85% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 5 of 10 reported measures, worse on 4.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 1.7% | — | 0.5% | Better |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 57.8% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 10% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 45.7% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 1.4% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0.3% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $15,798 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 13 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 9.3% | — | 9.6% | About the same |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 93.7% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer31%
Dementia24%
Stroke6%
Heart/circulatory disease20%
Respiratory disease6%
Other conditions14%
Where care is provided
Private home41%
Assisted living52%
Nursing facility4%
Inpatient hospice unit2%
Other1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (130)
85003, 85004, 85007, 85008, 85009, 85012, 85013, 85014, 85015, 85016, 85017, 85018, 85020, 85021, 85022, 85023, 85024, 85027, 85028, 85029, 85031, 85032, 85035, 85037, 85040, 85043, 85044, 85046, 85048, 85050, 85051, 85053, 85054, 85060, 85067, 85068, 85083, 85085, 85086, 85087, 85118, 85119, 85120, 85122, 85123, 85132, 85138, 85142, 85143, 85193, 85201, 85202, 85203, 85204, 85205, 85206, 85207, 85208, 85209, 85211, 85212, 85213, 85224, 85225, 85234, 85248, 85249, 85250, 85251, 85252, 85253, 85254, 85255, 85256, 85257, 85258, 85259, 85260, 85261, 85262, 85263, 85264, 85266, 85267, 85268, 85269, 85271, 85280, 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284, 85286, 85295, 85296, 85298, 85299, 85301, 85302, 85303, 85305, 85306, 85308, 85310, 85323, 85324, 85327, 85331, 85338, 85339, 85340, 85345, 85351, 85353, 85355, 85361, 85373, 85374, 85375, 85377, 85378, 85379, 85382, 85383, 85387, 85388, 85392, 85395, 85396, 85602
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Frequently asked questions
Is Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley Medicare-certified?
Yes. Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley (CMS Certification Number 031517) has been Medicare-certified since 11/10/1992, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley compare to other hospices in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley ranks #2 of 16 hospices based in Scottsdale on the Scorecard score, with 5 stars.
What areas does Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley serve?
Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley reports serving 130 ZIP codes to CMS, including 85003, 85004, 85007, 85008, 85009. Call (480) 663-6500 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.