Hospice of the Valley

When someone you love needs hospice, a new journey begins — one that focuses on creating precious memories and making the most of each day. Hospice of the Valley’s experienced care teams ease the hospice journey by tending to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and supporting family members. Founded in 1977 as Arizona’s original hospice, we are  the leading provider of hospice and supportive care in Maricopa and northern Pinal counties. As one of the largest not-for-profit hospices in the country, we provide a safety net for those with no insurance, turning no one away for lack of financial resources. Our mission has remained steadfast: Bringing comfort, dignity and compassionate care to our community.

We also provide services to help families earlier in the continuum of care, long before hospice is needed — including 24/7 support by phone or nurse visit, even in the middle of the night. These are some of the innovative programs unique to Hospice of the Valley:

• Geriatric Solutions is home-based primary care for home-limited patients who find it hard to get to their doctors.
• Arizona Supportive Care helps those with advanced illness manage symptoms and access community resources.
• Supportive Care for Dementia works with patients and families in meeting the challenges of the dementia journey.

Opening in Phoenix in February 2022, Hospice of the Valley's Dementia Care & Education Campus is a comprehensive model of care that helps people live life to the fullest and receive exceptional care for all types and stages of dementia. Family caregivers receive support; students are inspired to become leaders in dementia care; and health professionals learn and share best practices. The campus features:

• An Adult Day Club that provides stimulating programs and respite for caregivers, and spurs meaningful interaction with preschoolers in the adjoining Child Center.
• A small Assisted Living Center that serves residents living with any stage of dementia.
• A Hospice Inpatient Care Home for patients with more advanced stages.
• A state-of-the-art Community Education Center that offers workshops and interactive skills labs for both professionals and family caregivers.
• A Memory Café, where people with dementia and their care partners can relax and share experiences.

Our community programs include grief support for adults and children; assistance with Healthcare Decision Planning; and a Senior Placement Service that helps locate living arrangements for those who can no longer manage on their own — all provided at no cost to families.

We are honored to have more than 2,000 volunteers supporting our patients with their kindness and companionship, brightening days and lifting spirits with pet and music therapy visits. Volunteers also provide Shabbat Blessings to Jewish patients and visit veterans and first responders to honor them for their service.

For information or to volunteer, visit https://hov.org/or call (602) 530-6900.

To learn more about our Dementia Care and Education Campus, visit https://dementiacampus.org/

To watch uplifting videos about our care, please visit https://hov.org/why-hospice-of-the-valley/inspirational-videos/

About Hospice of the valley