About Hospice of the ValleySince our founding in 1977, our mission at Hospice of the Valley has remained the same: bringing comfort and dignity as life nears its end, working with patients and families to improve quality-of-life and make each day meaningful.In our 30-year-plus history as a not-for-profit organization, Hospice of the Valley has become recognized nationally as a leader in hospice care - achieving our vision of setting the standard of excellence for end-of-life care.Hospice of the Valley is governed by a community board. Susan Levine, a veteran nurse and tireless advocate for quality end-of-life care, has served since 1994 as executive director.