River Valley Hospice
Parker, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031639)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.29 — above state average)
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (928) 683-4041 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave River Valley Hospice strong marks: 97% said they would definitely recommend it, and 94% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the Arizona state average of 94.29.
River Valley Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its Parker, Arizona office, located in La Paz County.
Yes, River Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031639), certified since August 27, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
River Valley Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider located in Parker, Arizona, serving families in La Paz County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 27, 2015, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for nearly a decade.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported strongly positive experiences: 97% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 94% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, so that figure cannot be confirmed here.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects whether recommended care processes were consistently delivered, River Valley Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 29.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
River Valley Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its Parker, Arizona office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, River Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 031639) since August 27, 2015, 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 97% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 94% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
River Valley Hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the Arizona state average of 94.29, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
River Valley Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its office in Parker, Arizona, in La Paz County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
River Valley Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, since it is regulated to the same Medicare certification standards regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 27, 2015.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is focused on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up all care or support — pain relief, emotional support, and medical attention continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where River Valley Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (928) 683-4041 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact River Valley Hospice directly at (928) 683-4041 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact River Valley Hospice at (928) 683-4041 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view River Valley Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031639?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.