Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley
Nursing Home & Hospice Care · Tempe, AZ
Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley
Nursing Home & Hospice Care · Tempe, AZ
Friendship Village Palliative Care Unit at Hospice of the Valley excels in delivering a speedy approach to recovery for its residents. Community residents receive an efficient rehabilitative process to skilled nursing services that enhance their quality of life. The well-trained care staff delivers a multidisciplinary approach to nursing when providing tailored care– ensuring service with compassion, kindness, and professionalism.
Friendship Village also specializes in palliative and hospice care; they provide a team of medical professionals who excel in practicing physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and restorative nursing. Seniors are encouraged to find comfort and stability in their temporary, home-like setting.
128-bed community Rank #69 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 69th out of 522 homes in Arizona for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arizona facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
48 years in operation Rank #3 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd 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: 55 / 100 Rank #197 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 197th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeNursing Care Institution
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 1, 1999
ExpirationJanuary 31, 2027
License NumberNCI-2646
CMS Certification Number35074
QualificationHealth Care
Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley is legally operated by Friendship Village Of Tempe, and administered by Emily Garba.
OwnerTempe Life Care Village, Inc
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Deborah Shumway, Manager (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
24-Hour Staffing
Bright And Comfortable Common Areas
Contemporary Furnishings
Specific ProgramsPalliative Care, Pulmonary Care, Grief Support, Family Caregiver Support, Pediatric Services, Mindfulness, Music, Massage & Aromatherapy
Volunteer Program
Operating Hours24/7
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.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
10 complaints
13 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, deficiencies, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Arizona assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
3 points below the Arizona average for assisted living residences (82/100)
Rank #12 / 54 in Arizona Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 12th out of 54 homes in Arizona for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Arizona average among 54 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 79 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 3 points below the Arizona average for assisted living residences (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.
Since 2022 vs. Arizona state average
Overall vs. AZ average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (67% above)
• Complaints per year (67% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
• Total complaints (67% above)
• Complaints per year (67% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (100% below)
Deficiencies
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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.
| 0 | 0.9 | This facility has 100% fewer enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (0 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↓ 100% better |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 13 | 5 | This facility has had 160% more total inspections than the Arizona average (13 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 160% more |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 10 | 6 | This facility has 67% more total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (10 vs. AZ avg 6).↑ 67% worse Rank #434 / 482 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 434th 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. |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2022.
| 2.5 | 1.5 | This facility has 67% more complaints per year than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2.5 vs. AZ avg 1.5).↑ 67% worse |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley
3.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tempe's city center to Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.42 miles to nearest hospital (Banner Desert Medical Center)
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Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley | NH HOS | Tempe (East Southern Avenue) | 128
Facility
128
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#69 / 522 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#197 / 818 | 48
Facility
48
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#3 / 533 | A+ | Emily Garba | 79
Facility
79
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#12 / 54 | 13 | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#434 / 482 |
| Friendship Village Palliative Care Unit – Hospice of the Valley | NH HOS PC | Tempe (East Southern Avenue) | 128
Facility
128
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#69 / 522 | No |
55
Facility
55
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#197 / 818 | 27
Facility
27
AZ AVG
11
Rank
#38 / 533 | - | Jadyne Schmidt | 79
Facility
79
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#12 / 54 | 12 | 10
Facility
10
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#434 / 482 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley
What neighborhood is Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley in?
Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley is in the East Southern Avenue neighborhood of Tempe.
Who is the owner of Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley?
Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley is legally operated by Friendship Village Of Tempe, and administered by Emily Garba.
Is Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley in a walkable area?
Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley?
According to AZ state health department records, Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley's license number is NCI-2646.
When does Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley's license expires on January 31, 2027.
How long has Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley been in business?
Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley?
Yes, Friendship Village Inpatient Care Home – Hospice of the Valley allows residents to bring their pets.
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