Phoenix Senior AdvisorAzorna Hospice and Palliative Care is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 2919 South Ellsworth Road, Suite 129 in Mesa, AZ 85212. It has been certified since 2020. It cares for about 104 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Arizona average is 8.8. The index flags 1 area where it is worse than the Arizona average, starting with patients discharged alive within 7 days.
What is Azorna Hospice and Palliative Care's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Azorna Hospice and Palliative Care |
|---|---|
| Address | 2919 South Ellsworth Road, Suite 129, Mesa, AZ 85212 |
| Phone | (480) 637-4100 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 031713 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/22/2020 |
How does Azorna Hospice and Palliative Care score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Azorna Hospice and Palliative 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 1.
| Indicator | Azorna Hospice and Palliative Care | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 30.7% | 58.4% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 11.6% | 6.4% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 15.6% | 37.8% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 7% | 6.5% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 15 min | 11.3 min | 19.9 min | Better |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 4.7% | 7.1% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 93.6% | 89.8% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 94.5% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Arizona average 94.3%) and 25.3% 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 Azorna Hospice and Palliative Care?
72% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Azorna Hospice and Palliative 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 | Azorna Hospice and Palliative Care | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 74% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 78% | 77% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 91% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 88% | 91% | 91% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 73% | 76% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 82% | 83% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 72% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Azorna Hospice and Palliative Care deliver care, and to whom?
69% of azorna hospice and palliative care's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is heart and circulatory disease (37%). 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 | 69% |
| In assisted living | 22% |
| In a nursing facility | 6% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 2% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Heart and circulatory disease | 37% |
| Dementia | 17% |
| Other conditions | 15% |
| Respiratory disease | 12% |
| Cancer | 10% |
| Stroke | 9% |
Which Phoenix-area ZIP codes does Azorna Hospice and Palliative Care serve?
Azorna Hospice and Palliative Care tells Medicare it serves 117 ZIP codes in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties.
- 85004
- 85006
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- 85012
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- 85210
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- 85658
- 85739
What should you ask Azorna Hospice and Palliative Care before choosing it?
Ask what happens in the first week
11.6% of its live discharges came within a week of enrollment (Arizona average 6.4%). Ask what the admission visit covers and how they confirm hospice is the right fit before enrolling.
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.
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?
- Aegis Hospice, Inc. — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Anthem Hospice Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Arizona Life Hospice — 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
- Hospice at Home of Arizona, LLC — 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 Azorna Hospice and Palliative Care Medicare-certified?
Yes. Azorna Hospice and Palliative Care is certified by Medicare under provider number 031713 and has been since 2020.
What is Azorna Hospice and Palliative Care's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Arizona average is 8.8.
How large is Azorna Hospice and Palliative Care?
It cares for about 104 patients on an average day.
