Hospice Of The Valley
Fresno, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01537)
CMS process measure: 94.51 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (559) 227-7202 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or recommend percentage for Hospice Of The Valley, often because too few surveys were completed. However, its composite process-of-care score of 94.51 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Hospice Of The Valley serves 41 ZIP codes from its Fresno, CA office in Fresno County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Hospice Of The Valley is Medicare-certified (CCN A01537, since November 2018), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Valley is a for-profit hospice based in Fresno, California, serving Fresno County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 2, 2018 (CCN A01537).
CMS Care Compare does not show a published CAHPS star rating or percentage of family caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10 overall. This is often the result of too few completed surveys to report publicly and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published these figures for this hospice.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Hospice Of The Valley scored 94.51, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 for this hospice, and shows that visits occurred in the last days of life for 33.0% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Hospice Of The Valley's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 41 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; this listing does not include cost or coverage details beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of The Valley is Medicare-certified under CCN A01537, effective November 2, 2018, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, recommend percentage, or 9-10 rating for this hospice, which often happens when there are too few completed surveys — it does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hospice Of The Valley's composite process-of-care score is 94.51, above the California state average of 93.41; CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and that 33.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, Hospice Of The Valley serves 41 ZIP codes from its Fresno, California office in Fresno County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of The Valley is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside quality and survey data, that families may want to consider together.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hospice Of The Valley has been Medicare-certified since November 2, 2018.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Hospice Of The Valley delivers care; please contact the hospice at (559) 227-7202 or 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 Hospice Of The Valley directly at (559) 227-7202 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, the size of its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this listing where CMS has published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of The Valley directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01537?state=CA to see the latest CMS-published 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.