Phoenix Senior AdvisorTraditions Health is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 5355 West Chandler Boulevard Suite 3A in Chandler, AZ 85226. It has been certified since 2011. It cares for about 43 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 10 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 discharged alive after 180 days or more.
What is Traditions Health's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Traditions Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 5355 West Chandler Boulevard Suite 3A, Chandler, AZ 85226 |
| Phone | (480) 246-3560 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 031601 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/07/2011 |
How does Traditions Health score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Traditions Health 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 | Traditions Health | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 58.9% | 58.4% | 52.4% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 9.1% | 6.4% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 43.2% | 37.8% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 6.8% | 6.5% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 11.7 min | 11.3 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 6.5% | 7.1% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 90.8% | 89.8% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 100% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Arizona average 94.3%) and 61.5% 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 Traditions Health?
80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Traditions Health; the Arizona average is 85%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Traditions Health | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 85% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 87% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 96% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 93% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 78% | 76% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 81% | 83% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 80% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Traditions Health deliver care, and to whom?
54% of traditions health's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (25%). 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 | 54% |
| In assisted living | 40% |
| In a nursing facility | 2% |
| Other locations | 2% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 25% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 23% |
| Cancer | 21% |
| Other conditions | 12% |
| Respiratory disease | 11% |
| Stroke | 10% |
Which Phoenix-area ZIP codes does Traditions Health serve?
Traditions Health tells Medicare it serves 52 ZIP codes in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties.
- 85023
- 85040
- 85042
- 85044
- 85045
- 85048
- 85118
- 85119
- 85120
- 85121
- 85122
- 85123
- 85128
- 85131
- 85132
- 85138
- 85139
- 85142
- 85143
- 85147
- 85173
- 85191
- 85201
- 85202
- 85203
- 85204
- 85205
- 85206
- 85207
- 85208
- 85209
- 85212
- 85213
- 85215
- 85224
- 85225
- 85226
- 85233
- 85234
- 85248
- 85249
- 85257
- 85281
- 85282
- 85283
- 85284
- 85286
- 85295
- 85296
- 85297
- 85298
- 85373
What should you ask Traditions Health before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
43.2% 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.
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.
Which other hospices serve Chandler, AZ?
- Prism Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Sapphire Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Shanti Hospice, LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- A TLC Hospice LLC — Hospice Care Index 5 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 Traditions Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Traditions Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 031601 and has been since 2011.
What is Traditions Health's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Arizona average is 8.8.
How large is Traditions Health?
It cares for about 43 patients on an average day.
