Americare Hospice & Palliative Care

Overview of Americare Hospice & Palliative Care

Americare Hospice & Palliative Care, based in Mesa, Arizona, provides compassionate support for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. They offer a comprehensive range of services, specializing in expert pain management, symptom control, emotional support, and spiritual guidance. Their dedicated team of professionals, including nurses, doctors, and healthcare providers, takes a holistic approach to patient care, ensuring both physical and emotional needs are met. What sets Americare apart is its commitment to the highest ethical and moral principles, a track record of exceptional performance, and a remarkable level of patient satisfaction, with nearly all respondents eager to recommend their services.

Americare’s holistic approach extends beyond medical care, encompassing spiritual and bereavement support, as well as a wide array of services such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, and alternative therapies like massage and music therapy. They recognize the importance of a supportive environment and offer hospice care in the patient’s home or an in-patient facility with a home-like setting. Americare Hospice & Palliative Care’s mission is to provide the best possible care for patients facing life-limiting illnesses and support and nurture their families’ well-being throughout this challenging journey. They emphasize the importance of seeking the support needed to make these final days more bearable and affirm that their compassionate team can improve the quality of life for everyone involved during this profound experience.

Facility Direct Line (480) 726-7773 info@americarehospice.org

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating

21 years

Walk Score

48 / 100

BBB Rating

A+ Not Accredited

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About this community

Facility TypeHospice Service Agency

StatusActive

IssuanceJanuary 31, 2005

ExpirationFebruary 28, 2027

License NumberHSPC3710

CMS Certification Number31563

QualificationHealth Care

AccreditationsPhoenix Diocese-approved Catholic organization

Americare Hospice & Palliative Care is legally operated by Villa Alba Corporation, and administered by Christine Minch.

OwnerVilla Alba Corporation

Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

Nursing Services

24-Hour Staffing

Pets not allowed

Bereavement Support

Spiritual Counseling

Grief Counseling

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Nutritional Counseling

Alternative Therapies (Massage

Music Therapy)

Religious Services

Volunteer Program

Touring HoursMonday thru Friday: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (with after hours triage and on-call nurse)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. AZ average

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	10	12	This facility has 17% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (10 vs. AZ avg 12).↓ 17% better Rank #310 / 487 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 310th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 487 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	10.0	2.41	This facility has 315% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (10 vs. AZ avg 2.41).↑ 315% worse Rank #474 / 487 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 474th out of 487 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 487 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Enforcement actions Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.	1	0.9	This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	1	5	This facility has had 80% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (1 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	1	6	This facility has 83% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 83% better Rank #182 / 490 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 182nd out of 490 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 490 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2023.	0.3	2	This facility has 85% fewer complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0.3 vs. AZ avg 2).↓ 85% better

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Managed by Christine Minch, Dnp, Aprn, Fnp-Bc, Chpca

Administrator

Christine Minch is the Administrator and one of the founders of Americare Hospice & Palliative Care, serving since 2005. She is a doctoral-prepared, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Administrator. Christine leads the hospice team with a conscientious approach to end-of-life care grounded in moral principles and ethical directives, drawing on extensive healthcare leadership and advanced nursing practice experience.

2.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Mesa's city center to Americare Hospice & Palliative Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled

General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+

General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $10,000 individual

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority

General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual

Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits

Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+

General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county

Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits

Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled

General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.

Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region

Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Who is the owner of Americare Hospice & Palliative Care?

Americare Hospice & Palliative Care is legally operated by Villa Alba Corporation, and administered by Christine Minch.

Is Americare Hospice & Palliative Care in a walkable area?

Americare Hospice & Palliative Care has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Americare Hospice & Palliative Care?

According to AZ state health department records, Americare Hospice & Palliative Care's license number is HSPC3710.

When does Americare Hospice & Palliative Care's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Americare Hospice & Palliative Care's license expires on February 28, 2027.

How long has Americare Hospice & Palliative Care been in business?

Americare Hospice & Palliative Care has been operating for approximately 21 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Americare Hospice & Palliative Care?

No, Americare Hospice & Palliative Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Americare Hospice & Palliative Care?

Christine Minch is the administrator of Americare Hospice & Palliative Care.

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