INTEGRATED HOSPICE CARE, INC
Provider Information
- Address
- 6354 1/2 VAN NUYS BLVD
VAN NUYS, CA 91401 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- September 23, 2023
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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 |
| Volunteers | 0 |
3
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 INTEGRATED 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
- 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 2023.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how INTEGRATED HOSPICE CARE, INC compares to hospices nationwide.
14 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 68th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
28
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 day14 min
Ranks better than about 68% 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 weekends11%
Ranks better than about 75% 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 life75%
Ranks better than about 11% 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 visits9.7%
Ranks better than about 96% 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 months33.3%
Ranks better than about 58% 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 care0%
Ranks better than about 81% 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 hospice2.2%
Ranks better than about 35% 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)52nd 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$31,570 · 93rd 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 7 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 91.7% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening98.6%
- Pain assessment96.4%
- Breathing difficulty screening98.6%
- Breathing difficulty treatment98.5%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- All care steps completed91.7%
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 disease64%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Integrated Hospice Care, Inc
Integrated Hospice Care, Inc serves families in Van Nuys, California. This facility is a freestanding hospice provider. They have been certified by Medicare since September 2023. The agency holds accreditation from CHAP. This group works to support patients and their loved ones during difficult times. They aim to provide care directly where the patient lives.
About Integrated Hospice Care, Inc
This agency operates as a for-profit provider. It has served the community since late 2023. CHAP accreditation means an outside group checked their work against high standards. They look at how the agency manages safety and patient care. This process helps ensure the team follows strict rules for health services. Families should know that accreditation is voluntary. It shows the agency wants to meet clear goals for quality. Having this seal suggests they focus on good outcomes. The agency maintains a small team to handle their daily tasks. They have one registered nurse and one licensed practical nurse on staff. This structure allows them to manage care directly. It is helpful to understand how their small team size affects the daily flow of support. You can ask them how they plan to meet your specific needs with this team size.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in Van Nuys?
Hospice care in Los Angeles County focuses on comfort at the end of life. Agencies like this one provide care in your own home. They send nurses to check on the patient. This helps keep families together in a familiar space. The staff at this location includes one registered nurse and one licensed practical nurse. They do not currently use volunteers. This means the professional staff handles all the direct visits for their patients. The team works to manage pain and other symptoms. They also offer guidance to family members who are helping with daily care. You should learn how they coordinate visits in the Van Nuys area. Ask about their response times if a sudden issue happens at night. Getting clear answers about their local schedule will help you plan better. Good communication is the base of all hospice support.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
- How does your team handle pain management at night or on weekends?
- Can you explain how the registered nurse and the practical nurse share duties?
- What specific services do you provide to support family caregivers at home?
- How do you coordinate care with the primary doctor of the patient?
Asking these questions helps you see if the agency fits your needs. Take your time during the talk. Do not feel rushed to pick a provider before you have answers. You want to feel sure about the care plan. Clear answers show that the agency is ready to help your family. Write down their replies so you can compare them later. This makes the choice much easier for everyone involved.
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