Phoenix Senior AdvisorAnthem Hospice Care is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 1840 East University Drive Suite 1A in Mesa, AZ 85203. It has been certified since 2018. It cares for about 49 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. 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 2 areas where it is worse than the Arizona average, starting with patients discharged alive after 180 days or more.
What is Anthem Hospice Care's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Anthem Hospice Care |
|---|---|
| Address | 1840 East University Drive Suite 1A, Mesa, AZ 85203 |
| Phone | (480) 588-5777 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 031681 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/02/2018 |
How does Anthem Hospice Care score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Anthem Hospice Care 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 2.
| Indicator | Anthem Hospice Care | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 54.8% | 58.4% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 3.1% | 6.4% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 44.6% | 37.8% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 9.2% | 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 | 9.1 min | 11.3 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 10.1% | 7.1% | 9.6% | Better |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95.6% | 89.8% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 90.9% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Arizona average 94.3%) and 54.7% 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 Anthem Hospice Care?
87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Anthem Hospice Care; the Arizona average is 85%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Anthem Hospice Care | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 80% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 82% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 92% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 94% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 77% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 87% | 83% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 87% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
Where does Anthem Hospice Care deliver care, and to whom?
80% of anthem hospice care's care is delivered at home 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 |
|---|---|
| At home | 80% |
| In assisted living | 16% |
| In a nursing facility | 2% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 2% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 34% |
| Other conditions | 21% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 18% |
| Cancer | 13% |
| Stroke | 11% |
Which Phoenix-area ZIP codes does Anthem Hospice Care serve?
Anthem Hospice Care tells Medicare it serves 87 ZIP codes in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties.
- 85008
- 85009
- 85016
- 85017
- 85018
- 85020
- 85021
- 85027
- 85029
- 85031
- 85032
- 85033
- 85037
- 85042
- 85044
- 85048
- 85053
- 85083
- 85085
- 85086
- 85119
- 85120
- 85122
- 85123
- 85132
- 85138
- 85140
- 85142
- 85201
- 85202
- 85203
- 85204
- 85205
- 85206
- 85207
- 85208
- 85209
- 85210
- 85212
- 85213
- 85215
- 85224
- 85225
- 85226
- 85233
- 85234
- 85236
- 85248
- 85249
- 85251
- 85253
- 85254
- 85257
- 85260
- 85282
- 85283
- 85284
- 85286
- 85295
- 85296
- 85297
- 85298
- 85301
- 85304
- 85306
- 85307
- 85308
- 85310
- 85323
- 85331
- 85335
- 85338
- 85340
- 85345
- 85351
- 85353
- 85363
- 85373
- 85374
- 85375
- 85378
- 85379
- 85381
- 85382
- 85388
- 85392
- 85395
What should you ask Anthem Hospice Care before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
44.6% 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 how long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 9.1 minutes per routine care day, against 11.3 minutes across Arizona. Ask how long a typical visit lasts and whether the same nurse comes each time.
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.
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.
Which other hospices serve Mesa, AZ?
- Americare Hospice and Palliative Care — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Remedy Hospice Care Inc — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Aegis Hospice, Inc. — 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
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 Anthem Hospice Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Anthem Hospice Care is certified by Medicare under provider number 031681 and has been since 2018.
What is Anthem Hospice Care's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Arizona average is 8.8.
How large is Anthem Hospice Care?
It cares for about 49 patients on an average day.
