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Valley Serenity Hospice Care, Inc

Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51546)

Family caregiver rating (CAHPS): not yet published by CMS
CMS process measure: 81.08 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 301-3011 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Valley Serenity Hospice Care, Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is currently available. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 81.08, below the California state average of 93.41.

Valley Serenity Hospice Care, Inc serves 50 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County.

Yes, Valley Serenity Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51546, since August 17, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.

CMS care-process score vs. state average
Valley Serenity Hospi… Valley Serenity Hospi…: 81.08 81.08 CA average CA average: 93.41 93.41

About this hospice

Valley Serenity Hospice Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 17, 2022 (CCN B51546). CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice in the information provided; families wanting that detail should contact the hospice directly.

CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice in the data available, which often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patient families for CMS to report a reliable figure. This does not indicate poor quality — it simply means no star rating, percent-recommend, or percent-rated-9-10 figure is currently available from CMS for this listing.

On the CMS composite process measure — a score reflecting how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — Valley Serenity Hospice Care, Inc scored 81.08, compared to the California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this particular measure, according to the CMS Care Compare data on file.

The hospice's service area, as reflected in the data, spans 50 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office.

Hospice care for eligible patients is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?

Yes, Valley Serenity Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51546) since August 17, 2022, 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 in the data provided, which often happens when too few families were surveyed to report a reliable figure; this does not indicate poor quality.

How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?

On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 81.08, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.

What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?

According to CMS data, this hospice serves 50 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this hospice reports serving.

Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?

The ownership type for this hospice is not included in the data available here; please contact the hospice at (747) 301-3011 or check Medicare Care Compare for that detail.

How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?

This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 17, 2022.

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 chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.

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, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain management, emotional, and spiritual support continue.

Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?

The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (747) 301-3011 to ask directly.

How do I start hospice care with this provider?

The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (747) 301-3011 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, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (747) 301-3011.

How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?

You can look up Valley Serenity Hospice Care, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51546?state=CA to confirm its certification and current published measures.

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.