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CARING JOY PROVIDERS

For-ProfitCHAP AccreditedFreestanding Hospice

Provider Information

Address
16255 VENTURA BLVD, SUITE 1016
ENCINO, CA 91436
Ownership Type
For-Profit
Medicare Certified Since
November 3, 2020

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CMS Quality Ratings

Overall Rating
Not yet rated

Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.

Quality of Care
Not yet rated

Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.

Patient Satisfaction
Not yet rated

CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.

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

Staffing breakdown for CARING JOY PROVIDERS
RoleStaff Count
Registered Nurses (RN)0
Volunteers0

2

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 CARING JOY PROVIDERS 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

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.

Type of inpatient care
Both general inpatient care and respite care
Medical supplies and equipment
Brought in through an outside supplier

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 2020.

Care Details from Medicare Data

Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how CARING JOY PROVIDERS compares to hospices nationwide.

4

patients in care on an average day

A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.

Caring Joy Providers in Encino

Caring Joy Providers serves the Encino, California area from their office on Ventura Boulevard. This hospice provider operates as a for-profit organization under Medicare certification. They have been active since late 2020. The team holds accreditation from CHAP, which shows they meet specific standards for care. Choosing the right hospice is a major decision for your family. This provider works within Los Angeles County to offer end of life support services. They focus on meeting the needs of patients who live in this local community. You should review their current certifications and service scope to see if they fit your specific requirements. It is a good idea to speak with them directly about your needs. They can explain exactly how their team will support you during this time.

About Caring Joy Providers

Caring Joy Providers is a freestanding hospice agency. Being for-profit means they are a private business. They earned their Medicare certification in November 2020. This allows them to bill Medicare for the services they provide to eligible patients. The agency holds accreditation from CHAP. This organization is a private group that reviews hospice agencies to ensure they follow high standards of care. They look at patient safety and how the agency runs its daily operations. Most families find that accredited agencies show a clear commitment to quality. This provider currently lists two employees on their staff records. It is helpful to know they do not list registered nurses or volunteers in their current public data. You might ask them how they build their care teams for patients. Understanding these details helps you make a better choice for your loved one.

Quality Ratings Note

Medicare does not yet have quality ratings available for Caring Joy Providers. You should ask the provider for their own internal quality reports or references to learn more about their performance.

What Is Hospice Care Like in ENCINO?

Hospice care in Encino focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients with terminal illness. Local providers typically send teams to your home to manage pain and symptoms. These teams usually include doctors, nurses, and aides. But this specific provider reports having two total employees and no registered nurses or volunteers on their current staff list. That is a detail you should clarify when you call them. Most hospice care in Los Angeles County aims to support the entire family. They provide medical equipment and supplies to make the home environment safe. You can expect them to coordinate with your primary doctor to keep your care plan on track. Ask them how they handle urgent needs after business hours. A good provider will have a clear plan for 24 hour support whenever you need help.

What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider

You have the right to ask many questions before you sign up with a hospice agency. Start by asking how they manage pain when it happens at night. You should also ask how many patients each nurse sees in a week. It is wise to ask how they handle emergencies on weekends. Ask them to explain their process for updating your family on the patient's condition. You might also ask if they have experience with your specific diagnosis. Make sure you understand what services they provide directly and what they might hire others to do. You want to feel comfortable with the people who will enter your home. Write down their answers so you can compare them with other local agencies. Take your time to get clear answers before you decide on a partner for this care.

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