Caring Joy Providers
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11607)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 9 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 641-1125 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results or a composite process score for Caring Joy Providers, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for any updates to this data.
Caring Joy Providers serves 9 ZIP codes from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County. This reflects the service area reported by CMS Care Compare.
Yes, Caring Joy Providers is Medicare-certified, with CCN A11607, certified since November 3, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that hospice care is appropriate.
About this hospice
Caring Joy Providers is a for-profit hospice located in Encino, California, serving Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 3, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A11607.
CMS Care Compare collects feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey and tracks quality through process measures. For Caring Joy Providers, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9-10. This is often the result of too few completed surveys to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been made public by CMS.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison can be made to the California state average composite score of 93.41.
According to CMS data, Caring Joy Providers serves 9 ZIP codes from its Encino office.
As a Medicare-certified hospice, care from Caring Joy Providers is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that hospice care is appropriate. No cost or fee information is included here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the official listing directly and to contact the hospice with any questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Caring Joy Providers is Medicare-certified (CCN A11607, since November 3, 2020), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results (star rating or recommendation percentages) for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Caring Joy Providers, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Caring Joy Providers serves 9 ZIP codes from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 9 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Caring Joy Providers is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families may want to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Caring Joy Providers has been Medicare-certified since November 3, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Caring Joy Providers at (818) 641-1125 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Caring Joy Providers at (818) 641-1125 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Caring Joy Providers at (818) 641-1125 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caring Joy Providers directly on the official CMS Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11607?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.