MALTA HOSPICE CARE
Provider Information
- Address
- 7257 VASSAR AVE UNIT 200
CANOGA PARK, CA 91303 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- January 10, 2022
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 2 |
6
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what MALTA HOSPICE CARE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2022.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how MALTA HOSPICE CARE compares to hospices nationwide.
9.4 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 19th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
20
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day9.4 min
Ranks better than about 19% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends14.9%
Ranks better than about 88% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life45.8%
Ranks better than about 3% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits85.1%
Ranks better than about 9% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care0%
Ranks better than about 81% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months30.4%
Ranks better than about 68% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care13%
Ranks better than about 23% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice0%
Ranks better than about 55% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)67th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$34,000 · 95th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 5 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 96.9% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- All care steps completed96.9%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Dementia55%
- Heart and circulatory disease29%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Malta Hospice Care
Malta Hospice Care serves the Canoga Park area from its office on Vassar Avenue. This provider offers end-of-life support for patients in Los Angeles County. They operate as a freestanding hospice agency and have been certified by Medicare since early 2022. The agency holds accreditation from the Joint Commission. This means an outside group checked their work against high safety standards. It shows a commitment to meeting strict rules for patient comfort and care quality.
Understanding Malta Hospice Care
This agency is a for-profit provider. Being part of the Medicare program means they must report data on how they treat their patients. The Joint Commission accreditation is a badge of quality. It proves the team follows national best practices for hospice work. Families should look for this mark when comparing local options. It helps show that the agency keeps its focus on clear, safe procedures. The team includes a small group of six staff members. This includes one registered nurse and one licensed practical nurse. They also have one doctor on the team. Two volunteers help round out the services they provide to the community. They have earned strong quality-of-care marks based on the official Hospice Care Index. This score reflects their performance in key areas of patient health and comfort.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in Canoga Park?
Hospice care in this part of Los Angeles focuses on comfort during a serious illness. The goal is to manage pain and improve daily life for the patient. Local agencies provide care wherever the patient lives. This could be a private home or a care facility. The staff travels to you. Malta Hospice Care uses a specific team approach to meet these needs. They rely on their one registered nurse and one licensed practical nurse to handle clinical tasks. The doctor oversees the medical plan. Volunteers provide extra support for the family. Because the team is small, you often get to know the staff members well. This can make the support feel more personal. They work to keep the patient calm and comfortable in their own space. It is a team effort to make the final months as peaceful as possible for everyone involved.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
- How quickly can a nurse get to my home if an emergency happens at night or on the weekend?
- What specific training do your volunteers receive before they visit with my family member?
- How does your team handle pain management when symptoms change or get worse during the night?
- Can you explain how the staff coordinates with my current primary care doctor to keep everyone on the same page?
Asking these questions helps you understand the agency. You want to see how they handle real situations. Pay attention to how clearly they explain their processes. If the answers are vague, ask for more details. You deserve to feel confident in the care plan they propose for your loved one. Good providers will welcome these questions. They should offer clear, direct answers about their staff and their response times.
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