Hospice of the Valley

For-Profit7 years operating

Fresno, California — Fresno County

Hospice of the Valley is a for-profit hospice provider that scores well above average overall, ranking in the 39th percentile in California. They perform particularly well in end-of-life presence, clinical care practices, and family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in these areas. Worth noting: their Hospice Care Index falls below the state average. When speaking with them, ask about their approach to after-hours care, how they communicate changes in a patient's condition, and what support they offer to caregivers.

Wayven Quality Score

Excellent

Above 39% of hospices in California

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Quality breakdown

Three pillars that make up the overall score. Tap to explore individual measures.

Visits in last days of life33

State avg: 28.3

Pain screening100

State avg: 90.9

Pain assessment98

State avg: 90.9

Breathing difficulty screening100

State avg: 90.9

Breathing difficulty treatment100

State avg: 90.9

Bowel care for pain medication patients86.4

State avg: 90.9

Note: Family satisfaction scores are from the California CAHPS Hospice Survey (state-level, not provider-specific). Providers in this state share these benchmarks.

Overall rating (9-10)78
Would recommend81
Timely care73
Team communication79
Respect88
Emotional & spiritual support88
Symptom management73
Caregiver training73
Treatment preferences documented100

State avg: 90.9

Beliefs & values addressed100

State avg: 90.9

6

HCI Score

out of 10

39%

Percentile

in California

#1309

State Rank

in California

HCI composite score6

State avg: 8.4

HIS composite score95.2

State avg: 90.9

Continuous care / inpatient days0
Gaps in nursing visits23.7
Nurse care minutes per day20.9

About this provider

Hospice of the Valley performs strongly in Comfort & Pain Management, placing them among the better providers in California.

Ask about their staffing approach for end-of-life visits — their current rate is below the state benchmark.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score
6 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days
0
Gaps in nursing visits
23.7
Nurse care minutes per day
20.9
Visits near death
96.5
Per-beneficiary spending
$30239

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score
95.2
Treatment preferences
100
Beliefs & values
100
Pain screening
100
Pain assessment
98
Dyspnea screening
100
Dyspnea treatment
100
Opioid bowel care
86.4

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life
33%
Nurse care minutes / day
20.9
Per-beneficiary spending
$30239
Avg daily census
37 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer
20%
Dementia
22%
Heart disease
16%
Respiratory
Not reported
Stroke
16%

Data Sources

CCN
A01537
CMS Region
9

All scores come directly from CMS. Providers cannot edit or influence their profile on this site.

Contact

Fresno, CA 93710

(559) 227-7202