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AMEDI HOSPICE CARE, INC

For-ProfitCHAP AccreditedFreestanding Hospice

Provider Information

Address
14242 VENTURA BLVD, SUITE 208
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91423
Ownership Type
For-Profit
Medicare Certified Since
April 17, 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 AMEDI HOSPICE CARE, INC
RoleStaff Count
Registered Nurses (RN)1
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)1
Physicians1
Volunteers1

5

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 AMEDI HOSPICE CARE, INC 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.

About AMEDI HOSPICE CARE, INC

AMEDI HOSPICE CARE, INC provides hospice services to families in Sherman Oaks, California. This provider is a for-profit organization that has held Medicare certification since April 2020. They are a freestanding hospice agency. The team is CHAP accredited, which shows they meet high standards for care. CHAP is an independent group that checks on the quality and safety of health agencies. They do this by looking at how the staff works with patients every day. This third-party review is one way to check the quality of care they provide to your loved one.

About AMEDI HOSPICE CARE, INC

This agency is a for-profit business based in Los Angeles County. They have been active since early 2020. Being CHAP accredited means they chose to go through an extra review process to prove their work matches national health standards. Most agencies seek this because it shows they care about their reputation. You should know that CMS does not have public ratings for them yet. This happens sometimes with newer agencies or those that have not yet had enough patients to complete a full survey. You can still ask them for their own internal reports during your first meeting.

Quality Note

CMS has not yet published quality ratings for this provider. However, the agency holds CHAP accreditation, which means an independent group has verified their care practices.

What Is Hospice Care Like in SHERMAN OAKS?

Hospice care in this part of California focuses on comfort for the patient and support for the family. The team works to manage pain and help the patient live with dignity at home. At AMEDI HOSPICE CARE, INC, the staff includes five people. This team consists of one registered nurse, one licensed practical nurse, one physician, and one volunteer. These roles are important for your care plan. The nurse and doctor help with medical needs. The volunteer offers extra support for daily tasks. Having a small team can sometimes mean you see the same faces more often. That is helpful during a hard time.

What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider

Picking the right partner for your family is a big step. You should feel free to ask hard questions before you sign any forms. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to your home if an emergency happens at night. Second, ask how they handle pain management and what medicines they provide. Third, ask what specific tasks the volunteer will do for you. Finally, ask for a list of the areas they serve to make sure they reach your home quickly. Do not be afraid to ask for clarity on these points. You deserve to know exactly how they will support your family throughout the coming months.

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