Kaiser Foundation Hospital Valley Continuing Care
Woodland Hills, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051521)
CMS process measure: 92.07 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 96 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 908-2400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Kaiser Foundation Hospital Valley Continuing Care an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 92.07, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Valley Continuing Care serves 96 ZIP codes from its Woodland Hills, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Kaiser Foundation Hospital Valley Continuing Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 051521, since 1986); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Valley Continuing Care is a for-profit hospice located in Woodland Hills, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 3, 1986 (CCN 051521).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 2 stars. Among respondents, 78% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, this hospice scored 92.07, which falls below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and notes that 53.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life according to the most recent published data. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are too small for reliable reporting — this does not indicate poor quality.
This hospice's service area, as recorded by CMS, covers 96 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Kaiser Foundation Hospital Valley Continuing Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 051521) since October 3, 1986, 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 Care Compare data shows an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 78% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 74% giving a rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 92.07, which is below the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists this hospice as serving 96 ZIP codes from its Woodland Hills, California location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 96 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as for-profit. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS's survey and process measures give more specific insight into care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 3, 1986.
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 people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (818) 908-2400 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 the hospice directly at (818) 908-2400 or verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to the state average on quality measures, and the size of its service area — all of which are reported here from CMS data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice's current information directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051521?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.