Agape Hospice & Palliative Care

What Agape Hospice & Palliative Care does

Agape Hospice & Palliative Care is a regional, multi-location provider of hospice and non-medical home care services headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, and operating since 2013. The company delivers two primary service lines: hospice care for terminal patients (primarily reimbursed under Medicare Part A and Medicaid) and a private-pay home care line branded Agape At Home that includes seven sub-products — in-home services, respite care, facility care, pre/post-operative care, dementia care, and Medicaid IHSS relative care. Service delivery is in-person, in patients' homes, nursing facilities, and hospitals across the Arizona Sun Corridor, supported by four offices in Tucson, Casa Grande (Pinal County), and Green Valley, with 24/7 phone intake across each location.

Agape operates as a traditional clinical services provider rather than a technology platform — the underlying "technology" is the Medicare-certified hospice clinical model: an interdisciplinary team of RNs, CNAs, therapists, medical social workers, chaplains, and trained volunteers delivering symptom management, pain control, emotional and spiritual support, and bereavement services. No proprietary software, no AI/ML systems, and no public API or product integrations are described. The business model relies on Medicare hospice per-diem reimbursement for clinical services plus private-pay out-of-pocket payments for non-medical home care; pricing is not publicly disclosed.

The company is part of The Pennant Group family of operating companies (privacy policy and careers portal link to pennantgroup.com) and is privately held. Go-to-market combines physician referral networks for hospice eligibility, direct outreach and free consultation scheduling for families, educational content marketing through a company blog, community sponsorships (Dreamcatchers Foundation, We Honor Veterans, NHPCO membership), and a 5-star Google Reviews presence. Patient and family testimonials emphasize personalized, compassionate engagement as the primary differentiator in a market where clinical capability is table stakes.

Name

Agape Hospice & Palliative Care

Legal name

Agape Hospice & Palliative Care

Website

https://agapehospiceaz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Agape Hospice & Palliative Care is a Tucson-based, multi-location provider of Medicare-reimbursed hospice care and private-pay home care services across Southern Arizona's Sun Corridor, operating since 2013 as part of The Pennant Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAEAC

Home Hospice Agencies

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Home Health & Hospice Providers

SECONDARYHLADAHAE

Hospice Care in Assisted Living / Residential Care Facilities

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Hospice & Palliative Care (Home/Facility-Based)

SECONDARYHSABAFAA

Routine In-Home Hospice Care

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Hospice & Palliative In-Home Care

SECONDARYHSABAHAG

End-of-Life 24/7 In-Home Care (Hospice Support)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Live-In & 24/7 In-Home Care

SECONDARYHSABAFAL

In-Home Hospice Nursing Visits (RN/LPN)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Hospice & Palliative In-Home Care

SECONDARYHSABAFAM

In-Home Hospice Physician / Nurse Practitioner Visits

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Hospice & Palliative In-Home Care

SECONDARYHSABAGAG

Hospice & Palliative Respite Care

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Respite Care Services

SECONDARYHSABAFAD

Respite Hospice Care (Short-Term Relief)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Hospice & Palliative In-Home Care

SECONDARYHLADAKAI

Hospice/End-of-Life Respite (Caregiver Relief)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Respite Care Services (Short-Term Elder Care)

Keywords

• Hospice care services
• Palliative care services
• In-home care services
• End-of-life care
• Respite care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hospice Care Services: Hospice services are primarily covered under Medicare Part A, Medicaid, and private insurance plans. The Medicare Hospice Benefit covers the full cost of services directly related to the terminal illness, including medical care, equipment, medications, and support services.
2. Private Home Care Services: Non-medical home care services are paid out-of-pocket as they are not covered by insurance. Services include personal care, medication reminders, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and companionship.
3. Nursing Home Hospice Services: Hospice services provided in nursing homes are covered by Medicare Part A. Room and board charges are not covered but may be handled through Medicaid for qualifying patients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Agape Hospice & Palliative Care provides hospice care for patients with terminal illnesses (six months or less prognosis) and non-medical in-home care services for seniors and individuals recovering from illness or surgery. The company also offers palliative care for individuals with serious illnesses at any stage. Services are delivered by interdisciplinary teams of nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, chaplains, and trained volunteers primarily in patients' homes across the Arizona Sun Corridor.

Product overview

Agape Hospice & Palliative Care is a healthcare services provider offering two primary service lines: Hospice Care and Home Care Services. Hospice Care provides end-of-life support for patients with terminal illnesses through a multidisciplinary team, while Home Care Services offers non-medical in-home assistance through multiple specialized sub-products including In-Home Services, Respite Care, Facility Care, Pre & Post-Operative Care, Dementia Care, and Relative Care. The company also provides Palliative Care services for individuals with serious illnesses at any stage. Services are delivered primarily in patients' homes across Tucson, Pinal County, and Green Valley, Arizona.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Agape At Home: Non-medical in-home care services including personal care assistance, companionship, light housekeeping, medication reminders, meal preparation, and respite care for family caregivers. Operates as a separate service line from hospice care.

Products and services

• Hospice Care End-of-life care services for patients with terminal illnesses (six months or less prognosis), focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Includes a multidisciplinary team of nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, chaplains, and trained volunteers providing 24/7 support. Covered by Medicare Part A, Medicaid, and private insurance.
• Palliative Care Specialized medical care for individuals with serious illnesses, focusing on relief from symptoms, pain, and stress. Available at any stage of illness and can be provided alongside curative treatments, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual concerns.
• Home Care Services Non-medical in-home care services helping individuals maintain independence and dignity in their own homes. Includes personal care, medication reminders, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and companionship. Private pay only.
• In-Home Services
• Respite Care
• Facility Care
• Pre & Post-Operative Care
• Dementia Care
• Relative Care

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Dreamcatchers FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgape Hospice is a proud sponsor of the Dreamcatchers Foundation, an organization that empowers students and their local communities to fulfill end-of-life Dreams of hospice patients and creates powerful connections for younger and older generations.
• We Honor VeteransminorOthersAgape Hospice participates in the We Honor Veterans program, displaying the WHV logo on their website indicating commitment to serving veteran patients with appropriate honors and recognition.
• National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)minorOthersAgape Hospice is a member of NHPCO through Hospice of the South Plains, displaying the NHPCO logo on their website indicating affiliation with national hospice standards and best practices.
• MedicarecoreOthersMedicare Part A covers the full cost of hospice services directly related to the terminal illness for eligible patients. This is the primary revenue source for hospice operations.
• MedicaidcoreOthersMedicaid provides coverage for hospice and home care services for qualifying low-income individuals, including room and board assistance for nursing home patients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care: Multi-state hospice and palliative care provider offering comparable hospice and palliative services, with overlap in target patient populations and Medicare reimbursement model.
• Amedisys: One of the largest U.S. home health and hospice operators with a national footprint including hospice agencies in Arizona. Directly comparable service lines, payer mix, and Medicare hospice reimbursement model.
• Visiting Angels: Large national franchisor of non-medical in-home care services including personal care, respite, and dementia care. Directly competes with Agape At Home for the same private-pay customer base.
• Compassus: National hospice, palliative, and home health provider with active Southwest operations. Comparable interdisciplinary care model, Medicare hospice revenue mix, and clinical staffing profile.
• Comfort Keepers: Franchised non-medical home care provider with services closely matching Agape At Home (personal care, companionship, meal prep, respite). Direct competitor in the private-pay home care segment.
• Gentiva: National hospice and palliative care provider recently spun out from Kindred. Competes head-to-head on Medicare hospice, palliative care, and clinical staffing across the Southwest.

Regional players

• Haven Hospice: Regional hospice and palliative care provider with similar community-based, interdisciplinary service model. Comparable scale and operating philosophy, though in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• VITAS Healthcare: Largest U.S. hospice operator (subsidiary of Chemed). Operates hospice programs across Arizona and represents the scaled incumbent against which regional players like Agape compete for hospital referral contracts.
• Encompass Health: Large post-acute care platform with home health and hospice operations. Operates at a broader scale across the post-acute continuum and represents an adjacent strategic buyer or competitor profile.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Diversified home and community-based health platform with hospice, home health, and personal care services. Comparable operating model and a likely competitor for both clinical talent and patient referrals in Arizona.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AgapeHospiceAz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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