Phoenix Senior AdvisorOvation Hospice of Phoenix is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 410 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 1000 in Tempe, AZ 85288. It has been certified since 2022. It cares for about 12 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 9 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 visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life.
What is Ovation Hospice of Phoenix's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Ovation Hospice of Phoenix |
|---|---|
| Address | 410 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 1000, Tempe, AZ 85288 |
| Phone | (602) 669-9812 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 001518 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 08/09/2022 |
How does Ovation Hospice of Phoenix score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Ovation Hospice of Phoenix scores 9 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 5 of the indicators below and worse on 1.
| Indicator | Ovation Hospice of Phoenix | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 54.3% | 58.4% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 0% | 6.4% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 16.7% | 37.8% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 0% | 6.5% | 8.5% | Better |
| 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 | 13.6 min | 11.3 min | 19.9 min | Better |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 6.3% | 7.1% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 81.5% | 89.8% | 89.3% | Worse |
Separately, 51.2% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Arizona average 94.3%) and 66.7% 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 Ovation Hospice of Phoenix?
Medicare has not published family caregiver survey results for Ovation Hospice of Phoenix. Results appear only once a hospice has enough completed surveys over two years, so many smaller hospices have none.
Where does Ovation Hospice of Phoenix deliver care, and to whom?
65% of ovation hospice of phoenix's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (33%).
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| In assisted living | 65% |
| At home | 35% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 33% |
Which Phoenix-area ZIP codes does Ovation Hospice of Phoenix serve?
Ovation Hospice of Phoenix tells Medicare it serves 19 ZIP codes in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties.
- 85022
- 85023
- 85029
- 85031
- 85120
- 85206
- 85251
- 85260
- 85282
- 85283
- 85295
- 85302
- 85304
- 85306
- 85331
- 85351
- 85373
- 85379
- 85395
What should you ask Ovation Hospice of Phoenix before choosing it?
Ask who will be there at the end
81.5% of its patients had a nurse visit in the last three days of life (Arizona average 89.8%). Ask how visits change when death is close and whether someone can stay through the night.
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 Tempe, AZ?
- Emblem Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- In My Home Hospice Care — Hospice Care Index 7 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 Ovation Hospice of Phoenix Medicare-certified?
Yes. Ovation Hospice of Phoenix is certified by Medicare under provider number 001518 and has been since 2022.
What is Ovation Hospice of Phoenix's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Arizona average is 8.8.
How large is Ovation Hospice of Phoenix?
It cares for about 12 patients on an average day.
