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Aleca Hospice

8502 East Princess Drive, Suite 200, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Other
9 Years Certified
49 Patients/Day

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8502 East Princess Drive, Suite 200
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

About Aleca Hospice

Hospice overview and quality summary

Aleca Hospice is an hospice care provider in Scottsdale, AZ, serving patients and families in Maricopa County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2017, Aleca Hospice has provided 9 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Aleca Hospice serves an average of 49 patients per day, covering 71 ZIP codes across its service area. 63% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 2 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Scottsdale, AZ, consider quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction surveys, the hospice's experience with your loved one's condition, and the service area. Since hospice care is typically delivered in the home, the responsiveness and availability of the care team are critical factors.

At a Glance

Star RatingNot Rated
OwnershipOther
Certified Since2017
CountyMaricopa
Avg Daily Census49 patients
Service Area71 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10
Affiliated Doctors2

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Below Average
78%

78% of caregivers gave a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, below the national average of 90%.

Treated with Respect

Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect

Below Average
82%

82% of caregivers gave a top rating for treated with respect, below the national average of 90%.

Help with Symptoms

How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms

Below Average
63%

63% of caregivers gave a top rating for help with symptoms, below the national average of 74%.

Team Communication

How well the hospice team communicated with the family

Below Average
69%

69% of caregivers gave a top rating for team communication, below the national average of 81%.

Getting Timely Care

Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed

Below Average
62%

62% of caregivers gave a top rating for getting timely care, below the national average of 77%.

Training for Family Caregivers

Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient

Below Average
58%

58% of caregivers gave a top rating for training for family caregivers, below the national average of 75%.

Overall Rating (9-10)

Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10

Below Average
61%

61% of caregivers gave a top rating for overall rating (9-10), below the national average of 81%.

Would Recommend

Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice

Below Average
58%

58% of caregivers gave a top rating for would recommend, below the national average of 84%.

Source: CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey · Vertical markers indicate national average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Aleca Hospice's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 10 out of 10, above the national average of 8.8. This composite score reflects stronger-than-average performance across measures of nursing continuity, care transitions, and presence near death.

43.7% of Aleca Hospice's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, consistent with the national average of 47.9%. Presence during the final days reflects the hospice's commitment to supporting families when it matters most.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

93.5%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

10.1

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

5%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

44.8%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

6.6%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

38.5%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

16.4%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

4.1%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0.5%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$20,217

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Aleca Hospice's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cardiovascular disease (31%), followed by other conditions (23%), cancer (16%), dementia (14%), respiratory disease (11%), stroke (8%). Heart failure is one of the leading diagnoses for hospice admission nationwide, and a high proportion of cardiac patients is typical of most hospice programs.

Cardiovascular Disease31%
Other Conditions23%
Cancer16%
Dementia14%
Respiratory Disease11%
Stroke8%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Aleca Hospice delivers 63% of its care in patients' homes, with 30% in assisted living settings, 6% in skilled nursing settings, 2% in hospital settings. The hospice serves an average of 49 patients per day.

Patient's Home

63%

Assisted Living

30%

Skilled Nursing

6%

Hospital

2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Aleca Hospice

What is the CMS rating for Aleca Hospice?

Aleca Hospice does not currently have a CMS star rating available. Approximately 69% of hospice providers lack sufficient survey data for a star rating.

What conditions does Aleca Hospice primarily treat?

Aleca Hospice's patient population includes cardiovascular disease (31%), other conditions (23%), cancer (16%), dementia (14%), respiratory disease (11%), stroke (8%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Aleca Hospice provide care?

Aleca Hospice provides care in patient's home (63%), assisted living (30%), skilled nursing (6%), hospital (2%).

How large is Aleca Hospice?

Aleca Hospice serves an average of 49 patients per day and covers 71 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Aleca Hospice?

2 physicians are affiliated with Aleca Hospice.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·