Phoenix Senior AdvisorStillwater Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 22601 N 19TH Ave, Ste 230 in Phoenix, AZ 85027. It has been certified since 2019. It cares for about 335 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 2 out of 5 stars. The index flags 1 area where it is worse than the Arizona average, starting with nurse minutes per routine home care day.
What is Stillwater Hospice's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Stillwater Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 22601 N 19TH Ave, Ste 230, Phoenix, AZ 85027 |
| Phone | (602) 567-9953 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 031699 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/26/2019 |
How does Stillwater Hospice score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Stillwater Hospice 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 0 of the indicators below and worse on 1.
| Indicator | Stillwater Hospice | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 59.7% | 58.4% | 52.4% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 7.6% | 6.4% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 35.3% | 37.8% | 37.4% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 7.8% | 6.5% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 9 min | 11.3 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 6.8% | 7.1% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 89.1% | 89.8% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 97.3% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Arizona average 94.3%) and 44.8% 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 Stillwater Hospice?
77% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Stillwater Hospice; the Arizona average is 85%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Stillwater Hospice | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 76% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 75% | 77% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 87% | 92% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 87% | 91% | 91% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 68% | 76% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 77% | 83% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 77% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Stillwater Hospice deliver care, and to whom?
46% of stillwater hospice'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 | 46% |
| In assisted living | 27% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 27% |
| In a nursing facility | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Heart and circulatory disease | 37% |
| Dementia | 18% |
| Stroke | 17% |
| Other conditions | 12% |
| Respiratory disease | 9% |
| Cancer | 8% |
Which Phoenix-area ZIP codes does Stillwater Hospice serve?
Stillwater Hospice tells Medicare it serves 132 ZIP codes in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties.
- 85003
- 85004
- 85006
- 85007
- 85008
- 85009
- 85012
- 85013
- 85014
- 85015
- 85016
- 85017
- 85018
- 85019
- 85020
- 85021
- 85022
- 85023
- 85027
- 85028
- 85029
- 85031
- 85032
- 85033
- 85034
- 85035
- 85037
- 85040
- 85041
- 85042
- 85043
- 85044
- 85045
- 85048
- 85050
- 85051
- 85053
- 85083
- 85085
- 85086
- 85119
- 85120
- 85122
- 85123
- 85128
- 85132
- 85138
- 85139
- 85140
- 85142
- 85143
- 85201
- 85202
- 85203
- 85204
- 85205
- 85206
- 85207
- 85208
- 85209
- 85210
- 85212
- 85213
- 85215
- 85224
- 85225
- 85226
- 85233
- 85234
- 85248
- 85249
- 85250
- 85251
- 85253
- 85254
- 85255
- 85256
- 85257
- 85258
- 85260
- 85262
- 85266
- 85268
- 85281
- 85282
- 85283
- 85284
- 85286
- 85295
- 85296
- 85297
- 85298
- 85301
- 85302
- 85303
- 85304
- 85305
- 85306
- 85307
- 85308
- 85310
- 85323
- 85326
- 85329
- 85331
- 85335
- 85338
- 85339
- 85340
- 85343
- 85345
- 85351
- 85353
- 85354
- 85355
- 85361
- 85363
- 85373
- 85374
- 85375
- 85378
- 85379
- 85381
- 85382
- 85383
- 85387
- 85388
- 85390
- 85392
- 85395
- 85396
- 85631
What should you ask Stillwater Hospice before choosing it?
Ask how long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 9 minutes per routine care day, against 11.3 minutes across Arizona. Ask how long a typical visit lasts and whether the same nurse comes each time.
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.
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?
- Dignity Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Hospice of the West — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- United Hospice & Palliative Care of Arizona — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Bliss Hospice LLC — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Desert Valley Hospice LLC — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Passion Hospice — Hospice Care Index 6 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 Stillwater Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Stillwater Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 031699 and has been since 2019.
What is Stillwater Hospice's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Arizona average is 8.8.
How large is Stillwater Hospice?
It cares for about 335 patients on an average day.
