Americare Hospice & Palliative Care
Home Care, Hospice Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Mesa, AZ
Americare Hospice & Palliative Care
Home Care, Hospice Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Mesa, AZ
Americare Hospice & Palliative Care accepts Medicare.
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.
21 years in operation Rank #69 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 69th out of 533 homes in Arizona for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 48 / 100 Rank #278 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 278th out of 818 homes in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arizona facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
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
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Christine Minch, Owner (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
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)
Specific ProgramsBereavement Program, Volunteer Opportunities
Religious Services
Volunteer Program
Touring HoursMonday thru Friday: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (with after hours triage and on-call nurse)
Inspection History
In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.
Inspection score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for Arizona assisted living residences: B- 82/100
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
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (11% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (456% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (83% below)
• Total deficiencies (11% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (456% above)
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (83% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 10 | 9 | This facility has 11% more total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (10 vs. AZ avg 9).↑ 11% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 10.0 | 1.8 | This facility has 456% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (10 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 456% worse |
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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
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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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
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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 #175 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 175th out of 482 homes in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 482 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- November 6, 2024 inspection found five deficiencies involving administration, care plans, patient rights, and hospice services.
- No complaints were substantiated during the inspection history summary.
- Deficiencies showed issues with policy implementation, care plan updates, patient charge notifications, and nursing service standards in hospice care.
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.
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2.1 miles from city center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Americare Hospice & Palliative Care
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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