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ARIZONA HOSPICE SAFFORD, LLC
NPI 1386229144
Hospice Care, Community Based in Safford, AZ

Active since March 13, 2021CLIA 03D2132082 · Waiver
1280 S 20TH AVE STE B, SAFFORD, AZ 85546(520) 827-4488 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 17, 2026, Jan 14, 2026, Dec 12, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Arizona Hospice Safford, Llc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ARIZONA HOSPICE SAFFORD, LLC (NPI 1386229144), doing business as Choice Hospice, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Safford, Arizona and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through June 11, 2027 and lists Katrina Lanier, Secretary, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386229144
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameARIZONA HOSPICE SAFFORD, LLC
Location Address1280 S 20TH AVE STE BSafford, AZ 85546-3378
Mailing Address6760 Old Jacksonville Hwy Ste 101Tyler, TX 75703-0566 · (855) 485-8273 · Fax (903) 200-5573
Phone(520) 827-4488
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKatrina LanierSecretary · (855) 485-8273
Enumeration DateMarch 13, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateJune 19, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 19, 2026
✔ NPI 1386229144 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
1280 S 20TH AVE STE B, Safford, AZ 85546
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Other Names 2

Doing Business AsChoice Hospice
Doing Business AsHaven Hospice

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 03D2132082

Arizona Hospice Safford, LLC Dba Choice Hospice · Safford, AZ
Active · expires Jun 11, 2027
CLIA Number03D2132082
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateJune 12, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJune 11, 2027
Laboratory DirectorLynette Smith
Laboratory Phone(928) 792-4354
Laboratory LocationArizona Hospice Safford, LLC Dba Choice Hospice1280 S 20th Ave Suite B, Safford, AZ 85546
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Haven Hospice (CMS certification number 031674), from CMS Care Compare.

Haven Hospice

Hospice · Safford, AZ
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number031674
CMS RegionRegion 9
Medicare-Certified SinceOctober 25, 2017
Average Daily Census84patients per day on average
Location1280 South 20th Ave Suite BSafford, AZ 85546 · Graham County
Phone(888) 891-0786
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home61%
Assisted living facility36%
Nursing facility0%
Skilled nursing facility2%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
15%
Patients with dementia
31%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
11%
Patients with respiratory disease
8%
Patients with stroke
8%
Patients with other conditions
4%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
113 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
113 patient stays
99.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
113 patient stays
96.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
66 patient stays
90.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
113 patient stays
98.2%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
94 patient stays
91.5%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
20 patient stays
75%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
113 patient stays
80.5%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
170 patient stays
68.2%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
8/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 69
67.4%
Early live discharges
National percentile 32
3.6%
Late live discharges
National percentile 60
42.9%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 19
0%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 56
$17,751
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 14
8.8 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 10
4.4%
Visits near death
National percentile 87
98%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Arizona Hospice Safford, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arizona Hospice Safford, LLC is 1386229144. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 13, 2021. The provider is doing business as Choice Hospice and Haven Hospice.

Where is Arizona Hospice Safford, LLC located?

Arizona Hospice Safford, LLC is located at 1280 S 20th Ave Ste B, Safford, AZ 85546. The listed phone number is (520) 827-4488.

What is Arizona Hospice Safford, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Does Arizona Hospice Safford, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 03D2132082) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 11, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Arizona Hospice Safford, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Haven Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 031674), certified since October 25, 2017.

What insurance does Arizona Hospice Safford, LLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Arizona Hospice Safford, LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Arizona Hospice Safford, LLC was last updated on June 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.