Hospice Of The Valleys
Murrieta, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051714)
CMS process measure: 99.08 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (951) 200-7800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of The Valleys holds a 5-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 94% of caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 99.08 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Hospice Of The Valleys serves 26 ZIP codes from its Murrieta, California office in Riverside County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Of The Valleys is Medicare-certified, with CCN 051714, certified since 1998. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Valleys is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Murrieta, California, serving families in Riverside County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since March 5, 1998, and operates under an ownership classification of "Other" as listed in CMS Care Compare records.
According to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Hospice Of The Valleys received a 5-star rating for caregiver experience. In that survey, 94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families who used this hospice's services, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers core elements of care, Hospice Of The Valleys scored 99.08, which is above the California state average of 93.41. The care index score reported is 10, and CMS data shows that visits occurred in the last days of life for 43.2% of patients.
Hospice Of The Valleys' service area, according to CMS data, spans 26 ZIP codes from its Murrieta office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than an indicator of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of The Valleys is Medicare-certified (CCN 051714), certified since March 5, 1998. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives this hospice a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.08, above the California state average of 93.41, placing it above state average on this CMS measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 26 ZIP codes from its Murrieta, California office in Riverside County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like the CAHPS star rating are what best reflect caregiver-reported experience regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 5, 1998.
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 focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, 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, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in CMS data; please contact Hospice Of The Valleys at (951) 200-7800 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice directly at (951) 200-7800 for guidance on getting started.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area coverage, and how care needs will be met; you can also ask the hospice directly and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's official data for Hospice Of The Valleys at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051714?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.