Phoenix Senior AdvisorScottsdale Hospice of the Valley is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 16117 North 76TH St in Scottsdale, AZ 85260. It has been certified since 1992. It cares for about 490 patients on an average day, making it one of the larger hospices in the area. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Arizona average is 8.8. Family caregivers rate it 5 out of 5 stars. The index flags 2 areas where it is worse than the Arizona average, starting with patients discharged alive within 7 days.
What is Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley |
|---|---|
| Address | 16117 North 76TH St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 |
| Phone | (480) 663-6500 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 031517 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/10/1992 |
How does Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley 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 2 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 57.8% | 58.4% | 52.4% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 10% | 6.4% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 45.7% | 37.8% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 1.4% | 6.5% | 8.5% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 13 min | 11.3 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 9.3% | 7.1% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 93.7% | 89.8% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 98.2% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Arizona average 94.3%) and 53.7% 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 Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley?
93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley; the Arizona average is 85%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 86% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 84% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 95% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 92% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 79% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 90% | 83% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 93% | 85% | 85% | Better |
Where does Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley deliver care, and to whom?
52% of scottsdale hospice of the valley's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (31%). 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 |
|---|---|
| In assisted living | 52% |
| At home | 41% |
| In a nursing facility | 4% |
| In an inpatient hospice unit | 2% |
| Other locations | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 31% |
| Dementia | 24% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 20% |
| Other conditions | 14% |
| Stroke | 6% |
| Respiratory disease | 6% |
Which Phoenix-area ZIP codes does Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley serve?
Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley tells Medicare it serves 115 ZIP codes in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties.
- 85003
- 85004
- 85007
- 85008
- 85009
- 85012
- 85013
- 85014
- 85015
- 85016
- 85017
- 85018
- 85020
- 85021
- 85022
- 85023
- 85024
- 85027
- 85028
- 85029
- 85031
- 85032
- 85035
- 85037
- 85040
- 85043
- 85044
- 85048
- 85050
- 85051
- 85053
- 85054
- 85083
- 85085
- 85086
- 85087
- 85118
- 85119
- 85120
- 85122
- 85123
- 85132
- 85138
- 85142
- 85143
- 85193
- 85201
- 85202
- 85203
- 85204
- 85205
- 85206
- 85207
- 85208
- 85209
- 85212
- 85213
- 85224
- 85225
- 85234
- 85248
- 85249
- 85250
- 85251
- 85253
- 85254
- 85255
- 85256
- 85257
- 85258
- 85259
- 85260
- 85262
- 85263
- 85264
- 85266
- 85268
- 85281
- 85282
- 85283
- 85284
- 85286
- 85295
- 85296
- 85298
- 85301
- 85302
- 85303
- 85305
- 85306
- 85308
- 85310
- 85323
- 85331
- 85338
- 85339
- 85340
- 85345
- 85351
- 85353
- 85355
- 85361
- 85373
- 85374
- 85375
- 85377
- 85378
- 85379
- 85382
- 85383
- 85387
- 85388
- 85392
- 85395
- 85396
What should you ask Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley before choosing it?
Ask what happens in the first week
10% 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 eligibility is reviewed
45.7% 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 Scottsdale, AZ?
- Infinity Hospice Care, LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Haven Hospice — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Nueva Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Azul Hospice & Palliative Care — Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
- Royal Hospice Care LLC — Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
- Aleca Hospice — 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 Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley Medicare-certified?
Yes. Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley is certified by Medicare under provider number 031517 and has been since 1992.
What is Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Arizona average is 8.8.
How large is Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley?
It cares for about 490 patients on an average day.
