Valley Glen Hospice Inc
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN D61538)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 398-4343 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Valley Glen Hospice Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. CMS also has not reported how its composite process measure compares to the California state average of 93.41.
Valley Glen Hospice Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Glendale, California office, located in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Valley Glen Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN D61538, certified since 07/19/2024. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Valley Glen Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since 07/19/2024. The data provided does not include ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this listing, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS gathers feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, which produces a star rating and percentages of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice and who rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. For Valley Glen Hospice Inc, CMS has not published these CAHPS survey results, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, particularly one certified as recently as this one. This absence does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released the figures.
CMS also tracks a composite process measure comparing hospices to their state average; for California, the state average composite score is 93.41. CMS has not reported a comparison figure for Valley Glen Hospice Inc relative to this state average.
Based on the data provided, Valley Glen Hospice Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Glendale, CA office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Valley Glen Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN D61538, since 07/19/2024). 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 with smaller or newly certified hospices; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not reported a composite process score comparison for this hospice; the California state average composite score is 93.41 for reference.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, Valley Glen Hospice Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Glendale, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the available data; please contact the hospice at (818) 398-4343 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm. Ownership type can be worth knowing but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Valley Glen Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since 07/19/2024.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Valley Glen Hospice Inc at (818) 398-4343 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Valley Glen Hospice Inc directly at (818) 398-4343 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Valley Glen Hospice Inc at (818) 398-4343 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Valley Glen Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/D61538?state=CA to confirm current certification and quality information.
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.