Phoenix Senior AdvisorPillars Hospice Care, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 10221 North 32ND Street, Suite H in Phoenix, AZ 85028. It has been certified since 2013. It cares for about 13 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 3 areas where it is worse than the Arizona average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Pillars Hospice Care, LLC's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Pillars Hospice Care, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 10221 North 32ND Street, Suite H, Phoenix, AZ 85028 |
| Phone | (602) 788-1138 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 031616 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 05/27/2013 |
How does Pillars Hospice Care, LLC score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Pillars Hospice Care, LLC 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 1 of the indicators below and worse on 3.
| Indicator | Pillars Hospice Care, LLC | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 73.8% | 58.4% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 8.3% | 6.4% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 41.7% | 37.8% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 8.3% | 6.5% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 8.3% | 1.3% | 2.1% | Worse |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 9.8 min | 11.3 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| 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 | 93.5% | 89.8% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 69% 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 Pillars Hospice Care, LLC?
Medicare has not published family caregiver survey results for Pillars Hospice Care, LLC. Results appear only once a hospice has enough completed surveys over two years, so many smaller hospices have none.
Where does Pillars Hospice Care, LLC deliver care, and to whom?
52% of pillars hospice care, llc's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is other conditions (66%). In the last three years it billed Medicare for routine home care only, with no continuous or inpatient care.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| In assisted living | 52% |
| At home | 48% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Other conditions | 66% |
Which Phoenix-area ZIP codes does Pillars Hospice Care, LLC serve?
Pillars Hospice Care, LLC tells Medicare it serves 22 ZIP codes in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties.
- 85027
- 85028
- 85029
- 85032
- 85042
- 85085
- 85207
- 85209
- 85224
- 85250
- 85251
- 85253
- 85254
- 85259
- 85260
- 85268
- 85302
- 85308
- 85331
- 85382
- 85383
- 85396
What should you ask Pillars Hospice Care, LLC before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
73.8% of Pillars Hospice Care, LLC's patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 58.4% across Arizona. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
41.7% 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.
Which other hospices serve Phoenix, AZ?
- Savior Hospice — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Arch Hospice, LLC — Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
- Elements of Elder Care 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 Pillars Hospice Care, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Pillars Hospice Care, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 031616 and has been since 2013.
What is Pillars Hospice Care, LLC's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Arizona average is 8.8.
How large is Pillars Hospice Care, LLC?
It cares for about 13 patients on an average day.
