Expert Hospice Care Inc.

For-Profit4 years operating

Phoenix, Arizona — Maricopa County

Expert Hospice Care Inc. is a for-profit hospice provider that scores above average overall, ranking in the 34th percentile in Arizona. They perform particularly well in end-of-life presence and family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in these areas. Worth noting: their Hospice Care Index falls below the state average. 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

Above Average

Above 34% of hospices in Arizona

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Quality breakdown

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

3 measures not reported

Visits in last days of life60

State avg: 59.1

Pain screening73.9

State avg: 89.1

Pain assessmentNot reported
Breathing difficulty screening100

State avg: 89.1

Breathing difficulty treatmentNot reported
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 documented100

State avg: 89.1

Beliefs & values addressed73.9

State avg: 89.1

7

HCI Score

out of 10

34%

Percentile

in Arizona

#161

State Rank

in Arizona

HCI composite score7

State avg: 8.8

HIS composite score56.5

State avg: 89.1

Continuous care / inpatient days0
Gaps in nursing visits89.3
Nurse care minutes per day7.4

About this provider

Expert Hospice Care Inc. performs strongly in Family Support, placing them among the better providers in Arizona.

Their Process Integrity scores are near the state average.

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
7 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days
0
Gaps in nursing visits
89.3
Nurse care minutes per day
7.4
Visits near death
91.3
Per-beneficiary spending
$23238

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score
56.5
Treatment preferences
100
Beliefs & values
73.9
Pain screening
73.9
Pain assessment
Not reported
Dyspnea screening
100
Dyspnea treatment
Not reported
Opioid bowel care
Not reported

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life
60%
Nurse care minutes / day
7.4
Per-beneficiary spending
$23238
Avg daily census
24 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer
Not reported
Dementia
57%
Heart disease
16%
Respiratory
Not reported
Stroke
Not reported

Data Sources

CCN
001513
CMS Region
9

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

Contact

Phoenix, AZ 85028

(602) 805-9400