Ava Hospice Care, Incorporation in Sherman Oaks, California

Ava Hospice Care, Incorporation is a medicare-certified hospice facility in Sherman Oaks, California. It is a for profit hospice and this hospice is a Freestanding Hospice. It is located at 13701 Riverside Dr, Suite 301 in Sherman Oaks, California. You can reach out to the office of Ava Hospice Care, Incorporation via phone at (818) 450-1520.

Ava Hospice Care, Incorporation is first approved in May, 2014 to provide medicare and/or medicaid services and its CMS certification number (CCN) is 751578. San Francisco is the CMS Regional Office responsible for the certification of this hospice.

Contact Information


Ava Hospice Care, Incorporation
13701 Riverside Dr, Suite 301, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91423
(818) 450-1520

News Archive

Pistachios may decrease a person's cardiovascular disease risk

A handful of pistachios may lower cholesterol and provide the antioxidants usually found in leafy green vegetables and brightly colored fruit, according to a team of researchers.

Though Congressional leaders cite progress, current-year spending deal still in play

If lawmakers fail to reach agreement on the 2011 budget, the government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Federal agencies have contingency plans in place in the event this happens. Media outlets report that Medicare and Medicaid would operate normally in the short run. Meanwhile, considerable discussion continues regarding what the political fallout will be and whether the public will hold Democrats or Republicans accountable.

Study highlights link between vitamin K insufficiency and cardiovascular mortality

New research published in Nutrients Journal has highlighted a strong link between low vitamin K status and cardiovascular mortality.

Study reveals lack of access to essential medicines in India

Research has revealed the shocking lack of access to essential medicines in India, despite thousands being approved in an attempt to generate wider availability.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 3 days ago

Map and Direction



Hospice Profile

NameAva Hospice Care, Incorporation
Location13701 Riverside Dr, Suite 301, Sherman Oaks, California
Hospice ID751578
CategoryFreestanding Hospice
Ownership TypeProprietary - Corporation
Profit TypeFOR PROFIT
SSA county code200

News Archive

Pistachios may decrease a person's cardiovascular disease risk

A handful of pistachios may lower cholesterol and provide the antioxidants usually found in leafy green vegetables and brightly colored fruit, according to a team of researchers.

Though Congressional leaders cite progress, current-year spending deal still in play

If lawmakers fail to reach agreement on the 2011 budget, the government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Federal agencies have contingency plans in place in the event this happens. Media outlets report that Medicare and Medicaid would operate normally in the short run. Meanwhile, considerable discussion continues regarding what the political fallout will be and whether the public will hold Democrats or Republicans accountable.

Study highlights link between vitamin K insufficiency and cardiovascular mortality

New research published in Nutrients Journal has highlighted a strong link between low vitamin K status and cardiovascular mortality.

Study reveals lack of access to essential medicines in India

Research has revealed the shocking lack of access to essential medicines in India, despite thousands being approved in an attempt to generate wider availability.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 3 days ago

NPI associated with this Hospice

A hospice usually have one NPI number but sometimes it may have multiple NPI numbers. We have found possible NPI number/s associated with Ava Hospice Care, Incorporation from NPPES records by matching pattern on the basis of name, address, phone number etc. Please use this information accordingly.

NPI Number1639444565
Organization NameAva Hospice Care, Incorporation
Address13701 Riverside Dr Sherman Oaks, California, 91423
Phone Number(818)450-1520

News Archive

Pistachios may decrease a person's cardiovascular disease risk

A handful of pistachios may lower cholesterol and provide the antioxidants usually found in leafy green vegetables and brightly colored fruit, according to a team of researchers.

Though Congressional leaders cite progress, current-year spending deal still in play

If lawmakers fail to reach agreement on the 2011 budget, the government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Federal agencies have contingency plans in place in the event this happens. Media outlets report that Medicare and Medicaid would operate normally in the short run. Meanwhile, considerable discussion continues regarding what the political fallout will be and whether the public will hold Democrats or Republicans accountable.

Study highlights link between vitamin K insufficiency and cardiovascular mortality

New research published in Nutrients Journal has highlighted a strong link between low vitamin K status and cardiovascular mortality.

Study reveals lack of access to essential medicines in India

Research has revealed the shocking lack of access to essential medicines in India, despite thousands being approved in an attempt to generate wider availability.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 3 days ago


Quality of Patient Care at Ava Hospice Care, Incorporation

Hospice staff should discuss treatment preferences and patient beliefs and values with patients and/or caregivers. They should also identify and provide interventions to address pain, shortness of breath and constipation (caused by opioids) to improve patient comfort and quality of life. Ava Hospice Care, Incorporation has the following score in these measures of patient care.
Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProvider ScoreNational Score
Patients or caregivers who were asked about treatment preferences like hospitalization and resuscitation at the beginning of hospice careNot Available98.3
Patients or caregivers who were asked about their beliefs and values at the beginning of hospice careNot Available93.6
Patients who were checked for pain at the beginning of hospice careNot Available93.9
Patients who got a timely and thorough pain assessment when pain was identified as a problemNot Available77.7
Patients who were checked for shortness of breath at the beginning of hospice careNot Available97.3
Patients who got timely treatment for shortness of breathNot Available94.6
Patients taking opioid pain medication who were offered care for constipationNot Available93.3

News Archive

Pistachios may decrease a person's cardiovascular disease risk

A handful of pistachios may lower cholesterol and provide the antioxidants usually found in leafy green vegetables and brightly colored fruit, according to a team of researchers.

Though Congressional leaders cite progress, current-year spending deal still in play

If lawmakers fail to reach agreement on the 2011 budget, the government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Federal agencies have contingency plans in place in the event this happens. Media outlets report that Medicare and Medicaid would operate normally in the short run. Meanwhile, considerable discussion continues regarding what the political fallout will be and whether the public will hold Democrats or Republicans accountable.

Study highlights link between vitamin K insufficiency and cardiovascular mortality

New research published in Nutrients Journal has highlighted a strong link between low vitamin K status and cardiovascular mortality.

Study reveals lack of access to essential medicines in India

Research has revealed the shocking lack of access to essential medicines in India, despite thousands being approved in an attempt to generate wider availability.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 3 days ago


Services Provided by Ava Hospice Care, Incorporation:

Hospice provide various services either through their own staff or through third-party arrangements. Find the list of services provided by Ava Hospice Care, Incorporation below:
  • By staff
    • Home Health Aide Service
    • Counseling Service
    • Home Maker Service
    • Medical Social Service
    • Nursing Service
    • Physician Service

  • Under Arrangement
    • Medical Supply Service
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Physical Therapy
    • Short Term Inpatient care
    • Speech Pathology
    • Other Services

  • Combination of Staff and Under Arrangement
    • No services

  • Type of Short Term Inpatient Care
    • Acute and Respite

Number of Full-time equivalent Employees:

Number of full time equivalent employees at Ava Hospice Care, Incorporation
Home Health Aides2
Counselors1
Homemakers1
Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurses2
Medical Social Workers 1
Physicians2
Registered Nurses2
Total Employees11

News Archive

Pistachios may decrease a person's cardiovascular disease risk

A handful of pistachios may lower cholesterol and provide the antioxidants usually found in leafy green vegetables and brightly colored fruit, according to a team of researchers.

Though Congressional leaders cite progress, current-year spending deal still in play

If lawmakers fail to reach agreement on the 2011 budget, the government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Federal agencies have contingency plans in place in the event this happens. Media outlets report that Medicare and Medicaid would operate normally in the short run. Meanwhile, considerable discussion continues regarding what the political fallout will be and whether the public will hold Democrats or Republicans accountable.

Study highlights link between vitamin K insufficiency and cardiovascular mortality

New research published in Nutrients Journal has highlighted a strong link between low vitamin K status and cardiovascular mortality.

Study reveals lack of access to essential medicines in India

Research has revealed the shocking lack of access to essential medicines in India, despite thousands being approved in an attempt to generate wider availability.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 3 days ago


Number of Full-time equivalent Volunteers:

Others3
Total Volunteers3

News Archive

Pistachios may decrease a person's cardiovascular disease risk

A handful of pistachios may lower cholesterol and provide the antioxidants usually found in leafy green vegetables and brightly colored fruit, according to a team of researchers.

Though Congressional leaders cite progress, current-year spending deal still in play

If lawmakers fail to reach agreement on the 2011 budget, the government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Federal agencies have contingency plans in place in the event this happens. Media outlets report that Medicare and Medicaid would operate normally in the short run. Meanwhile, considerable discussion continues regarding what the political fallout will be and whether the public will hold Democrats or Republicans accountable.

Study highlights link between vitamin K insufficiency and cardiovascular mortality

New research published in Nutrients Journal has highlighted a strong link between low vitamin K status and cardiovascular mortality.

Study reveals lack of access to essential medicines in India

Research has revealed the shocking lack of access to essential medicines in India, despite thousands being approved in an attempt to generate wider availability.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 3 days ago

Certification Details for Ava Hospice Care, Incorporation:

  • August, 2017 is the initial visit of the health survey for certifications by CMS.
  • It is in compliance at the time of certification survey by CMS.
  • It is in compliance with CMS program requirements based on an acceptable plan for correction of deficiencies.
  • It is eligible to participate in the medicare and/or medicaid program.
  • National Government Services is the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), intermediary or carrier servicing this hospice.
  • Current status is Active Provider.
  • Reason of certification is Recertification.
  • End of fiscal year is on 31, December.

Hospices in Sherman Oaks

Roze Room Hospice Of The Valley
Location: 15315 Magnolia Blvd Suite 101, Sherman Oaks, California, 91403
Phone: (818) 450-1520
Mission Hospice South Bay
Location: 5170 Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 290, Sherman Oaks, California, 91403
Phone: (818) 450-1520
Mid Valley Hospice, Inc.
Location: 4312 Woodman Ave, Suite 201, Sherman Oaks, California, 91423
Phone: (818) 450-1520
Rhodes Care Hospice
Location: 14925 Ventura Blvd, Ste 212, Sherman Oaks, California, 91403
Phone: (818) 450-1520

Medicare Hospice Care

What is Hospice Care?
Hospice care is a type of care and philosophy of care that focuses on the palliation of a chronically ill, terminally ill or seriously ill patient's pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs. Care may be provided in a patient's home or in a designated facility such as nursing home, hospital unit or freestanding hospice, with level of care and sometimes location based upon frequent evaluation of the paients needs. The four primary levels of care provided by hospice are routine home care, continuous care, general inpatient and respite care.

How long can one get medicare hospice care?
Hospice care is for people with a life expectancy of 6 months or less (if the disease runs its normal course). If the person receiving hospice care live longer than 6 months, he or she can still get hospice care.
  • A person can get hospice care for two 90-day benefit periods, followed by an unlimited number of 60-day benefit periods.
  • At the start of each period, the hospice medical director or other hospice doctor must recertify that the person is terminally ill (with a life expectancy of 6 months or less). This step is must for continued hospice care.

Find & Compare Providers Near You: Find and compare doctors, nursing homes, hospitals, and other health care providers in your area that accept Medicare. Get information like: Find a doctor or clinician that accepts Medicare near you.

Doctors and clinicians: Doctors and clinicians include doctors, clinicians and groups who are qualified to practice in many specialties. Each specialty focuses on certain parts of the body, periods of life, conditions, or primary care. The doctors, clinicians, and groups listed here typically work in an office or clinic setting. Also those who currently accept Medicare are included.

Hospitals: Find information about Medicare-certified hospitals and long-term care hospitals in your area, including Veterans Administration medical centers and military hospitals, across the country. Long-term care hospitals serve critically ill and medically complex patients who require extended hospital care.

Data provided: Information on www.medicareusa.org is built using open data sources published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

© 2024 MedicareUsa. All rights reserved. Maintained by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.