South Valley Hospice Services, Inc.
Agoura Hills, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551618)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 227-0070 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 86% would definitely recommend South Valley Hospice Services, with 95% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the California state average of 93.41.
South Valley Hospice Services serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Agoura Hills, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, South Valley Hospice Services, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551618, since November 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
South Valley Hospice Services, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Agoura Hills, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 23, 2011 (CCN 551618).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 95% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, South Valley Hospice Services scored 100.00, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 22.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data supplied.
The hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Agoura Hills office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, South Valley Hospice Services, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551618) since November 23, 2011, 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?
86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 95% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10; CMS has not published a separate star rating in this data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 34 ZIP codes from its Agoura Hills, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
South Valley Hospice Services, Inc. is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, and CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 23, 2011.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No, choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical and emotional 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) 227-0070 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 South Valley Hospice Services at (818) 227-0070 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services covered, caregiver experience ratings, and how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures — you can review these figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (818) 227-0070.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up South Valley Hospice Services, Inc. (CCN 551618) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551618?state=CA.
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.