Virtue Hospice And Palliative Care Inc
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01627)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 822-2350 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Virtue Hospice And Palliative Care Inc in Encino, CA, often because of small patient counts rather than a quality concern. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current published figures.
Virtue Hospice And Palliative Care Inc serves 16 ZIP codes from its Encino, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Virtue Hospice And Palliative Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01627, since February 15, 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Virtue Hospice And Palliative Care Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Encino, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 2019 (CCN A01627).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including the star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend it, and percentage of caregivers rating it 9-10. This often happens when patient counts are too small for CMS to report reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice for direct comparison with the California state average of 93.41; the care index score on file is 10, though CMS has not indicated how this compares statewide for this listing.
Virtue Hospice And Palliative Care Inc reports serving 16 ZIP codes from its Encino office, giving families a sense of the geographic reach of its services.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies a qualifying condition; this listing does not include cost figures, and families should confirm coverage details directly with the hospice or Medicare. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published. Families are encouraged to visit Medicare Care Compare directly and to contact the hospice for any information not covered by CMS's published data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Virtue Hospice And Palliative Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01627) since February 15, 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 and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice to compare against the California state average of 93.41; a care index score of 10 is on file, but its comparison to the state average is not reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Virtue Hospice And Palliative Care Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, so it's helpful to review CMS-reported measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 them at (818) 822-2350 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 the hospice at (818) 822-2350 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CMS survey results, quality measures, service area, and staffing — for details not published by CMS, contact the hospice at (818) 822-2350.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Virtue Hospice And Palliative Care Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01627?state=CA to see the latest CMS-published 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.