Valley Crest Hospice, Inc
Northridge, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751683)
CMS process measure: 89.29 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 435-4308 · 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 Valley Crest Hospice, Inc. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 89.29 compared with a California state average of 93.41, putting it below the state average on that measure.
Valley Crest Hospice, Inc serves 41 ZIP codes from its Northridge, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families in that area can be served from this location, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Valley Crest Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 751683, certified since June 30, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Valley Crest Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Northridge, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 2015, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 751683.
CMS Care Compare does not show a CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for Valley Crest Hospice, Inc. CMS often does not publish these figures when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably; this is not an indication of poor quality, simply an absence of published data.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Valley Crest Hospice, Inc scored 89.29, compared with a California state average of 93.41. According to CMS, this places the hospice below the state average on this particular measure. A care index score of 8 is also listed in CMS data.
Valley Crest Hospice, Inc reports serving 41 ZIP codes from its Northridge office, giving families in a fairly broad area of the region access to its services.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently reported; families should check the Care Compare website for the latest vintage of these figures. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Valley Crest Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751683) since June 30, 2015, 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 for this hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Valley Crest Hospice, Inc scored 89.29 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Valley Crest Hospice, Inc serves 41 ZIP codes from its Northridge, California office in Los Angeles 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?
Valley Crest Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Valley Crest Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 2015.
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 generally for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean a person receives no care, and pain management and support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact Valley Crest Hospice, Inc at (818) 435-4308 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover enrollment steps; contact Valley Crest Hospice, Inc at (818) 435-4308 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care is provided; contact Valley Crest Hospice, Inc at (818) 435-4308 for specifics not shown on Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Valley Crest Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751683?state=CA using CCN 751683.
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.