Valley Regional Hospice Inc
Fresno, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01572)
CMS process measure: 98.73 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (559) 431-3333 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Valley Regional Hospice Inc, often due to small patient counts, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 98.73, above the California state average of 93.41.
Valley Regional Hospice Inc serves 39 ZIP codes from its Fresno, CA office in Fresno County.
Yes, Valley Regional Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01572, since 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Valley Regional Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Fresno, California, serving Fresno County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 20, 2019 (CCN A01572).
According to CMS Care Compare data, Valley Regional Hospice Inc has not had CAHPS family caregiver survey results published — CMS has not released a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a defined set of care processes, Valley Regional Hospice Inc scored 98.73, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 for this hospice, and that 40.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the most recent CMS Care Compare data available.
Valley Regional Hospice Inc's service area covers 39 ZIP codes from its Fresno office.
As a Medicare-certified hospice, Valley Regional Hospice Inc's services are covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or fee information is included here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Valley Regional Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01572) since January 20, 2019, 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 with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.73, above the California state average of 93.41, and CMS lists a care index score of 8, with 40.0% of patients receiving visits from hospice staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Valley Regional Hospice Inc serves 39 ZIP codes from its Fresno, California office in Fresno County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Valley Regional Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it may be a factor families want to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 20, 2019.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies 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 care or support.
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 Regional Hospice Inc at (559) 431-3333 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 Valley Regional Hospice Inc at (559) 431-3333 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs will be met; contact Valley Regional Hospice Inc at (559) 431-3333 for specifics and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Valley Regional Hospice Inc (CCN A01572) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01572?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.