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