Hospice Care Of The Valley Inc
Simi Valley, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551503)
CMS process measure: 91.11 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (805) 520-7055 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for Hospice Care Of The Valley Inc, so that survey data isn't available. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scores 91.11, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Hospice Care Of The Valley Inc serves 35 ZIP codes from its Simi Valley, California office in Ventura County. Families can confirm whether a specific address falls within this service area by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Care Of The Valley Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551503), certified since April 13, 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Care Of The Valley Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Simi Valley, California, serving Ventura County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 13, 2007 (CCN 551503).
CMS Care Compare does not show a published CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This gap in the data often happens when a hospice has served too few surveyed patients for CMS to publish reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published that measure for this hospice.
CMS does report a composite process measure of 91.11 for this hospice, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 2.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Hospice Care Of The Valley Inc reports serving 35 ZIP codes from its Simi Valley office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost information beyond that is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly and to contact the hospice with any questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Care Of The Valley Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551503) since April 13, 2007, 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 family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure is 91.11, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and 2.9% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 35 ZIP codes from its Simi Valley, California office in Ventura County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it can be a factor families weigh alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 13, 2007.
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 for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
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 care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; contact the hospice at (805) 520-7055 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact the hospice at (805) 520-7055 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is provided; contact the hospice at (805) 520-7055 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Care Of The Valley Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551503?state=CA to review its official CMS data.
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.