History, Mission & Vision

Mission – Bringing comfort and dignity as life nears its end.

Vision – Setting the standard of excellence for end-of-life care.

Since 1977, Hospice of the Valley has served more than 90,000 patients, ranging in age from newborns to seniors over 100. We have experienced a significant increase in the number of families served each year. During the year 2006 we served more than 12,000 families.

Hospice of the Valley milestones:

  • incorporated in 1977 in Arizona as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization
  • licensed in 1980 as a home health agency
  • certified in 1983 as a Medicare Hospice Agency
  • licensed in 1989 with the Arizona Department of Health under new license availability