American Qlh
Visalia, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01764)
CMS process measure: 92.96 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (559) 409-2665 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
American Qlh has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 90% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 92.96, which is at the state average of 93.41.
American Qlh serves 51 ZIP codes from its office in Visalia, California, in Tulare County.
Yes, American Qlh is Medicare-certified (CCN A01764), certified since May 21, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
American Qlh is a for-profit hospice based in Visalia, California, serving families in Tulare County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since May 21, 2020, with CCN A01764.
According to CMS Care Compare data (CAHPS family caregiver survey), American Qlh received a 4-star rating. Among surveyed family caregivers, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients cared for by this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, American Qlh scored 92.96, which CMS characterizes as at the state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 19.1% of patients, per its published data.
American Qlh's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 51 ZIP codes.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may reflect a particular reporting period; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. American Qlh is Medicare-certified (CCN A01764) since May 21, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, American Qlh received a 4-star rating, with 90% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
American Qlh's composite process score is 92.96, which CMS classifies as at the state average of 93.41 for California.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, American Qlh serves 51 ZIP codes from its Visalia, California office in Tulare County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
American Qlh is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey are useful ways to evaluate care regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
American Qlh has been Medicare-certified since May 21, 2020.
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 curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or attention, but a change in its goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where American Qlh delivers care; contact the hospice at (559) 409-2665 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; contact American Qlh directly at (559) 409-2665 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures, its service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for American Qlh on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (559) 409-2665.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up American Qlh (CCN A01764) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01764?state=CA to review its current CMS-published 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.