LOVE AND CARE HOSPICE SERVICE INC
Provider Information
- Address
- 5658 SEPULVEDA BLVD STE 214
SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91411 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- March 12, 2021
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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) | 0 |
| Volunteers | 0 |
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 LOVE AND CARE HOSPICE SERVICE 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
- 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 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how LOVE AND CARE HOSPICE SERVICE INC compares to hospices nationwide.
13.1 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 59th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
9
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 day13.1 min
Ranks better than about 59% 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 weekends13.2%
Ranks better than about 84% 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 life94.3%
Ranks better than about 56% 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 visits75.4%
Ranks better than about 19% 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 months44.8%
Ranks better than about 28% 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 care3.4%
Ranks better than about 70% 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 hospice3.4%
Ranks better than about 21% 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)88th 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$21,466 · 68th 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 6 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 92.9% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment95.8%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- All care steps completed92.9%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Heart and circulatory disease53%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About Love and Care Hospice Service Inc
Love and Care Hospice Service Inc provides end-of-life care in Sherman Oaks, California. They have served the community since March 2021 as a freestanding hospice provider. The team holds accreditation from CHAP, which is a national group that checks for high standards in health services. This certification shows they meet strict rules for patient safety and care quality. Getting care from an accredited team helps families feel certain about the support they receive during a difficult time. Their office is located on Sepulveda Boulevard in Los Angeles County.
About Love and Care Hospice Service Inc
This provider operates as a for-profit hospice agency. They have been certified by Medicare for several years now. Being a for-profit agency means they follow specific financial and operational rules set by the government. CHAP accreditation serves as a mark of quality. It means an outside group reviewed their daily work to ensure they follow best practices. This process looks at how they treat patients and keep records. Families should know that accreditation is voluntary. Choosing a team that goes through this extra step shows a clear commitment to high care standards. They have a small team focused on providing support to those in the Sherman Oaks area.
High Quality Standards
What Is Hospice Care Like in Sherman Oaks?
Hospice care in this part of California focuses on comfort rather than a cure. It brings medical help and emotional support directly to where the patient lives. In this specific office, the team includes one registered nurse. This professional leads the medical care plan to ensure comfort is the top priority for the patient. They do not have volunteers or licensed practical nurses on staff at this time. Because the team is small, they focus on direct care. This allows for a close relationship between the nurse and the family. Most hospice care in Los Angeles County follows this model to keep things simple. It keeps the focus on the patient and their specific daily needs at home.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should feel empowered to ask questions before you sign any forms. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to the home if an emergency happens at night. Second, find out which specific local hospitals they work with if a patient needs a higher level of care. Third, ask how they handle pain management and who will be the main person you talk to for updates. Finally, ask what services they provide on weekends. You want to know that help is there when you need it most. Write these questions down before your first meeting. Keep the answers in a folder so you can look at them later. Good communication makes a big difference for everyone involved in the care plan.
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