Phoenix Senior AdvisorElements of Elder Care LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 2990 East Northern Avenue #C103 in Phoenix, AZ 85028. It has been certified since 2020. It cares for about 38 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 8 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Arizona average is 8.8. 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 Elements of Elder Care LLC's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Elements of Elder Care LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 2990 East Northern Avenue #C103, Phoenix, AZ 85028 |
| Phone | (602) 641-9505 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 031721 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/15/2020 |
How does Elements of Elder Care LLC score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Elements of Elder Care LLC scores 8 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 3 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Elements of Elder Care LLC | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 49.1% | 58.4% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 3% | 6.4% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 52% | 37.8% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 5% | 6.5% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 4% | 1.3% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 11.9 min | 11.3 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 3.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% | Worse |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 94.2% | 89.8% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 93.5% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Arizona average 94.3%) and 67.3% 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 Elements of Elder Care LLC?
81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Elements of Elder Care LLC; the Arizona average is 85%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Elements of Elder Care LLC | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 77% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 75% | 77% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 85% | 92% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 94% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 70% | 76% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 88% | 83% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 81% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Elements of Elder Care LLC deliver care, and to whom?
56% of elements of elder care llc's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is heart and circulatory disease (44%). 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 | 56% |
| Other locations | 32% |
| In assisted living | 11% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Heart and circulatory disease | 44% |
| Dementia | 21% |
| Stroke | 14% |
| Other conditions | 13% |
Which Phoenix-area ZIP codes does Elements of Elder Care LLC serve?
Elements of Elder Care LLC tells Medicare it serves 78 ZIP codes in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties.
- 85004
- 85006
- 85009
- 85013
- 85014
- 85015
- 85019
- 85020
- 85021
- 85022
- 85023
- 85027
- 85028
- 85029
- 85032
- 85051
- 85053
- 85083
- 85086
- 85118
- 85119
- 85120
- 85122
- 85123
- 85128
- 85138
- 85142
- 85143
- 85201
- 85202
- 85203
- 85204
- 85205
- 85206
- 85207
- 85208
- 85209
- 85210
- 85212
- 85213
- 85224
- 85225
- 85226
- 85233
- 85234
- 85254
- 85257
- 85259
- 85268
- 85281
- 85284
- 85295
- 85296
- 85301
- 85302
- 85304
- 85305
- 85306
- 85308
- 85323
- 85326
- 85335
- 85338
- 85345
- 85351
- 85353
- 85361
- 85363
- 85373
- 85374
- 85375
- 85379
- 85381
- 85382
- 85383
- 85387
- 85392
- 85395
What should you ask Elements of Elder Care LLC before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
52% 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 about weekend coverage
3.9% of its nursing time is delivered on weekends (Arizona average 7.1%). Ask who is on call Saturday and Sunday and whether routine visits happen then.
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.
Which other hospices serve Phoenix, AZ?
- Pillars Hospice Care, LLC — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Savior Hospice — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Arch Hospice, LLC — Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
- Expert Hospice Care Inc — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Trifinity Hospice Inc — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Agave Hospice and Palliative Care — 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 Elements of Elder Care LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Elements of Elder Care LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 031721 and has been since 2020.
What is Elements of Elder Care LLC's Hospice Care Index score?
8 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Arizona average is 8.8.
How large is Elements of Elder Care LLC?
It cares for about 38 patients on an average day.
