Encino Valley Hospice, Inc
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21616)
CMS process measure: 64.79 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 857-5123 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Encino Valley Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 64.79, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
Encino Valley Hospice serves 63 ZIP codes from its Encino, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Encino Valley Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21616, since March 12, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Encino Valley Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Encino, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since March 12, 2021, under CCN B21616.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be taken as an indication of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet published that data.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice: 64.79, compared with a California state average of 93.41. This places Encino Valley Hospice below the state average on this composite quality measure as reported by CMS. A care index score of 10 is also listed in CMS data, though families should review the full detail on Medicare Care Compare for context on what this figure reflects.
Encino Valley Hospice reports serving 63 ZIP codes from its Encino office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No cost or coverage details beyond this are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly and contact the hospice for current, detailed information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Encino Valley Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21616, since March 12, 2021). 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 family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not necessarily reflect the quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a composite process score of 64.79 for this hospice, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Encino Valley Hospice serves 63 ZIP codes from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Encino Valley Hospice, Inc is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 12, 2021.
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 life-limiting prognosis 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 an illness; it does not mean abandoning medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Encino Valley Hospice at (818) 857-5123 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Encino Valley Hospice at (818) 857-5123 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CMS survey results, the composite quality scores, the ZIP codes served, and how care is coordinated; contact Encino Valley Hospice at (818) 857-5123 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Encino Valley Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21616?state=CA using CCN B21616.
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.