Hospice Of The Valley East
Gilbert, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031505)
CMS process measure: 98.35 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 180 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 730-5980 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of The Valley East holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 93% of families saying they would definitely recommend it, and its CMS composite process score of 98.35 is above the Arizona state average of 94.29. These figures come from CMS Care Compare survey and quality data.
Hospice Of The Valley East serves 180 ZIP codes from its Gilbert, Arizona office in Maricopa County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Of The Valley East is Medicare-certified (CCN 031505), certified since January 4, 1989. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Valley East is a non-profit hospice located in Gilbert, Arizona, serving Maricopa County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, it has been Medicare-certified since January 4, 1989 (CCN 031505).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Hospice Of The Valley East received a 4-star rating. Ninety-three percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89 percent gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients cared for by this hospice, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Hospice Of The Valley East scored 98.35, compared with a state average of 94.29 in Arizona — placing this hospice above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and notes that 52.9 percent of patients received visits in the last days of life.
Hospice Of The Valley East reports serving 180 ZIP codes from its Gilbert office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Valley East is Medicare-certified (CCN 031505) since January 4, 1989, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 93% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.35, above the Arizona state average of 94.29, and CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and 52.9% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of The Valley East serves 180 ZIP codes from its Gilbert, Arizona location in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 180 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of The Valley East is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality and survey data, but it does not by itself determine quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 4, 1989, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and focuses on comfort in the last phase of life; both aim to relieve symptoms and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice Of The Valley East at (480) 730-5980 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Hospice Of The Valley East directly at (480) 730-5980 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS survey ratings, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contacting Hospice Of The Valley East at (480) 730-5980 can help answer questions specific to this provider.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Hospice Of The Valley East's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031505?state=AZ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.