Phoenix Senior AdvisorAegis Hospice, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 7227 E Baseline Road Suite 129 in Mesa, AZ 85209. It has been certified since 2013. It cares for about 227 patients on an average day, making it one of the larger hospices in the area. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Arizona average is 8.8. Family caregivers rate it 4 out of 5 stars. The index flags 1 area where it is worse than the Arizona average, starting with patients discharged alive after 180 days or more.
What is Aegis Hospice, Inc.'s Medicare record?
| Hospice | Aegis Hospice, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Address | 7227 E Baseline Road Suite 129, Mesa, AZ 85209 |
| Phone | (480) 219-4790 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 031613 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 02/06/2013 |
How does Aegis Hospice, Inc. score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Aegis Hospice, Inc. scores 10 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Arizona average it is better on 4 of the indicators below and worse on 1.
| Indicator | Aegis Hospice, Inc. | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 14.6% | 58.4% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 2.8% | 6.4% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 50.8% | 37.8% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 4.7% | 6.5% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 1.3% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 13.4 min | 11.3 min | 19.9 min | Better |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 6.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 96.7% | 89.8% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 97.3% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Arizona average 94.3%) and 60.5% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Arizona average 55.7%).
What do families say about Aegis Hospice, Inc.?
85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Aegis Hospice, Inc.; the Arizona average is 85%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Aegis Hospice, Inc. | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 79% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 76% | 77% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 93% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 94% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 75% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 85% | 83% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 85% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
Where does Aegis Hospice, Inc. deliver care, and to whom?
88% of aegis hospice, inc.'s care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (34%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| In assisted living | 88% |
| At home | 11% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 34% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 30% |
| Other conditions | 13% |
| Stroke | 12% |
| Cancer | 8% |
| Respiratory disease | 5% |
Which Phoenix-area ZIP codes does Aegis Hospice, Inc. serve?
Aegis Hospice, Inc. tells Medicare it serves 109 ZIP codes in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties.
- 85003
- 85004
- 85006
- 85008
- 85013
- 85014
- 85017
- 85018
- 85020
- 85021
- 85022
- 85024
- 85027
- 85029
- 85031
- 85032
- 85037
- 85040
- 85041
- 85043
- 85044
- 85045
- 85048
- 85050
- 85051
- 85053
- 85054
- 85085
- 85086
- 85118
- 85119
- 85120
- 85122
- 85123
- 85128
- 85131
- 85132
- 85138
- 85139
- 85140
- 85142
- 85143
- 85173
- 85194
- 85201
- 85202
- 85203
- 85204
- 85205
- 85206
- 85207
- 85208
- 85209
- 85210
- 85212
- 85213
- 85215
- 85224
- 85225
- 85226
- 85233
- 85234
- 85248
- 85249
- 85251
- 85253
- 85254
- 85255
- 85257
- 85258
- 85259
- 85260
- 85266
- 85268
- 85281
- 85282
- 85283
- 85284
- 85286
- 85295
- 85296
- 85297
- 85298
- 85301
- 85306
- 85308
- 85310
- 85323
- 85326
- 85331
- 85338
- 85339
- 85340
- 85345
- 85351
- 85363
- 85373
- 85374
- 85375
- 85379
- 85381
- 85382
- 85383
- 85387
- 85392
- 85395
- 85618
- 85658
- 85739
What should you ask Aegis Hospice, Inc. before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
50.8% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Arizona average 37.8%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
Ask where inpatient care happens
When symptoms cannot be managed at home, hospice provides short inpatient stays. Ask which facility they use and how far it is from the family.
Which other hospices serve Mesa, AZ?
- Hospice at Home of Arizona, LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Anthem Hospice Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Arizona Life Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Azorna Hospice and Palliative Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Blue Sky Hospice, Inc — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Holy Cross Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Aegis Hospice, Inc. Medicare-certified?
Yes. Aegis Hospice, Inc. is certified by Medicare under provider number 031613 and has been since 2013.
What is Aegis Hospice, Inc.'s Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Arizona average is 8.8.
How large is Aegis Hospice, Inc.?
It cares for about 227 patients on an average day.
