Phoenix Senior AdvisorUplift Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 7272 East Indian School Road Suite 480 in Scottsdale, AZ 85251. It has been certified since 2018. It cares for about 172 patients on an average day, making it one of the larger hospices in the area. It scores 9 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Arizona average is 8.8. The index flags 5 areas where it is worse than the Arizona average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Uplift Hospice's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Uplift Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 7272 East Indian School Road Suite 480, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 |
| Phone | (480) 350-7554 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 031685 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 11/30/2018 |
How does Uplift Hospice score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Uplift Hospice 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 0 of the indicators below and worse on 5.
| Indicator | Uplift Hospice | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 75.7% | 58.4% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 5.2% | 6.4% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 47.7% | 37.8% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 4.5% | 6.5% | 8.5% | About the same |
| 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 | 8.5 min | 11.3 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 4.1% | 7.1% | 9.6% | Worse |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 82.4% | 89.8% | 89.3% | Worse |
Separately, 80.2% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Arizona average 94.3%) and 36.1% 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 Uplift Hospice?
94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Uplift 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 | Uplift Hospice | Arizona average | U.S. average | vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 85% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 82% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 92% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 91% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 80% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 85% | 83% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 94% | 85% | 85% | Better |
Where does Uplift Hospice deliver care, and to whom?
58% of uplift hospice's care is delivered in assisted living 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 |
|---|---|
| In assisted living | 58% |
| At home | 39% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 1% |
| Other locations | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Heart and circulatory disease | 37% |
| Dementia | 29% |
| Other conditions | 12% |
| Stroke | 9% |
| Respiratory disease | 9% |
| Cancer | 7% |
Which Phoenix-area ZIP codes does Uplift Hospice serve?
Uplift Hospice tells Medicare it serves 125 ZIP codes in Phoenix and Maricopa and Pinal counties.
- 85003
- 85004
- 85007
- 85008
- 85009
- 85014
- 85015
- 85016
- 85017
- 85018
- 85020
- 85021
- 85022
- 85023
- 85024
- 85027
- 85029
- 85031
- 85032
- 85033
- 85034
- 85035
- 85037
- 85040
- 85041
- 85042
- 85043
- 85044
- 85045
- 85048
- 85050
- 85051
- 85053
- 85083
- 85085
- 85086
- 85087
- 85118
- 85119
- 85120
- 85122
- 85123
- 85128
- 85131
- 85132
- 85137
- 85138
- 85139
- 85140
- 85142
- 85143
- 85193
- 85194
- 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
- 85257
- 85258
- 85259
- 85260
- 85262
- 85266
- 85268
- 85281
- 85282
- 85283
- 85286
- 85295
- 85296
- 85297
- 85298
- 85301
- 85302
- 85304
- 85305
- 85306
- 85307
- 85308
- 85310
- 85323
- 85326
- 85331
- 85335
- 85338
- 85339
- 85340
- 85345
- 85351
- 85354
- 85355
- 85363
- 85373
- 85374
- 85375
- 85378
- 85379
- 85381
- 85382
- 85383
- 85387
- 85388
- 85395
- 85396
What should you ask Uplift Hospice before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
75.7% of Uplift Hospice'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
47.7% 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 how long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 8.5 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 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 Scottsdale, AZ?
- Aleca Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Ascension Hospice LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Infinity Hospice Care, LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Sage Hospice and Palliative Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Traditions Health — 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 Uplift Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Uplift Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 031685 and has been since 2018.
What is Uplift Hospice's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Arizona average is 8.8.
How large is Uplift Hospice?
It cares for about 172 patients on an average day.
