Elements of Elder Care LLC

For-Profit5 years operating

Phoenix, Arizona — Maricopa County

Elements of Elder Care LLC is a for-profit hospice provider that scores well above average overall, ranking in the 43rd percentile in Arizona. They perform particularly well in end-of-life presence, clinical care practices, and family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in these areas. When speaking with them, ask about their approach to after-hours care, how they communicate changes in a patient's condition, and what support they offer to caregivers.

Wayven Quality Score

Excellent

Above 43% of hospices in Arizona

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Quality breakdown

Three pillars that make up the overall score. Tap to explore individual measures.

1 measure not reported

Visits in last days of life67.3

State avg: 59.1

Pain screening98.1

State avg: 89.1

Pain assessment97.1

State avg: 89.1

Breathing difficulty screening99

State avg: 89.1

Breathing difficulty treatment97.1

State avg: 89.1

Bowel care for pain medication patientsNot reported

Note: Family satisfaction scores are from the Arizona CAHPS Hospice Survey (state-level, not provider-specific). Providers in this state share these benchmarks.

Overall rating (9-10)82
Would recommend85
Timely care78
Team communication81
Respect91
Emotional & spiritual support90
Symptom management75
Caregiver training74
Treatment preferences documented99

State avg: 89.1

Beliefs & values addressed99

State avg: 89.1

8

HCI Score

out of 10

43%

Percentile

in Arizona

#140

State Rank

in Arizona

HCI composite score8

State avg: 8.8

HIS composite score95.2

State avg: 89.1

Continuous care / inpatient days0
Gaps in nursing visits49.1
Nurse care minutes per day11.9

About this provider

Elements of Elder Care LLC performs strongly in Comfort & Pain Management, placing them among the better providers in Arizona.

Ask about their staffing approach for end-of-life visits — their current rate is below the state benchmark.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score
8 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days
0
Gaps in nursing visits
49.1
Nurse care minutes per day
11.9
Visits near death
94.2
Per-beneficiary spending
$19752

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score
95.2
Treatment preferences
99
Beliefs & values
99
Pain screening
98.1
Pain assessment
97.1
Dyspnea screening
99
Dyspnea treatment
97.1
Opioid bowel care
Not reported

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life
67.3%
Nurse care minutes / day
11.9
Per-beneficiary spending
$19752
Avg daily census
38 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer
Not reported
Dementia
21%
Heart disease
44%
Respiratory
Not reported
Stroke
14%

Data Sources

CCN
031721
CMS Region
9

All scores come directly from CMS. Providers cannot edit or influence their profile on this site.

Contact

Phoenix, AZ 85028

(602) 641-9505