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WARMFUL LOVE HOSPICE, INC

For-ProfitCHAP AccreditedFreestanding Hospice

Provider Information

Address
14416 HAMLIN ST SUITE 209
VAN NUYS, CA 91401
Ownership Type
For-Profit
Medicare Certified Since
November 5, 2021

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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 WARMFUL LOVE HOSPICE, INC
RoleStaff Count
Registered Nurses (RN)1
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)1

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 WARMFUL LOVE HOSPICE, 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 2021.

Care Details from Medicare Data

Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how WARMFUL LOVE HOSPICE, INC compares to hospices nationwide.

6

patients in care on an average day

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

Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 5 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 91.3% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
  • Pain screening95.7%
  • Breathing difficulty screening100%
  • Treatment preferences discussed100%
  • Beliefs and values discussed100%
  • All care steps completed91.3%

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 disease56%

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

About Warmful Love Hospice, Inc

Warmful Love Hospice, Inc serves families in Van Nuys, California. This provider offers end of life care for patients in Los Angeles County. They have been certified by Medicare since November 2021. The agency holds accreditation from CHAP. This means an outside group checked their work to make sure they follow high standards. Their office is at 14416 Hamlin St Suite 209. They are a for-profit hospice provider. Families can reach them at (747) 322-7763 to ask about their services. Choosing the right care is a big decision. We provide these facts to help you learn more about who they are.

Provider Background

Warmful Love Hospice, Inc is a for-profit organization. Being a for-profit agency means they operate as a business. They earned their Medicare certification in 2021. This allows them to bill Medicare for their hospice care services. The agency also holds CHAP accreditation. CHAP stands for the Community Health Accreditation Partner. They send experts to visit the office and watch how the staff works. They check that the agency follows federal rules for patient safety. This is a voluntary process for many agencies. It shows a desire to meet high goals for care. Families should look for this mark when they search for a provider. It acts as a sign of quality. You can always ask the agency to show you their most recent survey results from these visits.

Quality Ratings

Official quality ratings for this provider are not yet available from CMS. You should ask the agency directly about their current quality improvement programs and patient feedback processes.

What Is Hospice Care Like in VAN NUYS?

Hospice care in Van Nuys focuses on comfort and pain relief. It is for people who have a terminal illness and want to stay at home. The goal is to improve the quality of each day. Warmful Love Hospice, Inc has a small team to provide this support. Their staff includes one registered nurse and one licensed practical nurse. Having these nurses on the team is important. They manage pain and keep the patient comfortable. This team of three employees works to meet the needs of the people they serve. You can ask them how they coordinate care with local doctors in Los Angeles County. They will explain how their nurses visit the home to check on the patient. That is the main part of their daily work.

What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider

You should interview a few agencies before you choose one. Start by asking how quickly they can start care after a doctor refers you. Ask about their plan for after-hours calls. You need to know who answers the phone at three in the morning. Ask how often a nurse will visit the home. You should also ask how they manage pain and other symptoms. Ask if they have experience with your specific health condition. It is fine to ask for references from other families they have helped. These questions help you understand how they work. Keep the answers in a notebook so you can compare them later. You deserve to feel good about your final choice.

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