Oakhurst Hospice & Palliative Care
Sun Valley, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921690)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 232-8114 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as a star rating or percent who would recommend — for Oakhurst Hospice & Palliative Care, and its composite process score comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is also not reported. This is common for smaller hospices and does not indicate poor quality.
Oakhurst Hospice & Palliative Care serves 14 ZIP codes from its Sun Valley, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Oakhurst Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 921690, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Oakhurst Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in Sun Valley, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 27, 2017, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 921690.
CMS Care Compare data indicates a Care Index Score of 10 for this hospice, and shows that 8.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for Oakhurst Hospice & Palliative Care — this is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
The CMS composite process measure comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is listed as 'not reported' for this hospice, so no direct comparison can be made at this time based on current CMS data.
Oakhurst Hospice & Palliative Care serves a service area covering 14 ZIP codes from its Sun Valley office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current information and to confirm any details by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Oakhurst Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 921690) since July 27, 2017, 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, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for this hospice — this is often due to small patient counts and does not suggest poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the comparison of this hospice's composite process score to the California state average (93.41) as 'not reported,' so no direct comparison is currently available. CMS does report a Care Index Score of 10 and that 8.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Oakhurst Hospice & Palliative Care serves 14 ZIP codes from its office in Sun Valley, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is for-profit. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and family survey results, when available, offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Oakhurst Hospice & Palliative Care has been Medicare-certified since July 27, 2017.
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 relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have generally stopped seeking curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but it does not mean giving up all care — it provides medical, emotional, and spiritual support during this time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This CMS data does not specify where care is provided; please contact the hospice at (818) 232-8114 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Oakhurst Hospice & Palliative Care at (818) 232-8114 for guidance on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is provided; you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (818) 232-8114.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Oakhurst Hospice & Palliative Care (CCN 921690) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921690?state=CA to review current 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.