Maka Hospice, Inc.
A hospice in Van Nuys, California 91405
7120 Hayvenhurst Avenue, Suite 112, Van Nuys, California 91405. (818) 786-0035.
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 23, 2026. We couldn’t read Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ list since Oct 27, 2026: qcor.cms.gov now refuses our reader. This record is as of then.
- 8 deficiencies cited in the last three years
- Not rated family caregiver rating
- 8of 10 CMS’s Hospice Care Index
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean2
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
8 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 315 hospices serving ZIP code 91405 had 4.
The last inspection on record was on Aug 1, 2025: an initial inspection by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, Hospice ZIP Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
When those deficiencies happened
8 deficiencies in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2025. Most serious: Standard-level. The last 3 years, to Oct 27, 2026.
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| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, as cited
Rule titles as CMS’s inspectors cite them, set in sentence case.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
Aug 1, 2025: initial inspection by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care8 deficiencies
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Content of plan of care (42 CFR 418.56(c))
The inspectors’ words, 127 words
“Upon patient record review, 1 of 14 (Patient #1) did not have evidence in the patient record that the hospice has developed an individualized written plan of care for each patient. The plan of care must reflect patient/family goals and interventions based on the problems identified in the initial, comprehensive, and updated comprehensive assessments. The plan of care must include all services necessary for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions. Patient #1 The nursing comprehensive and physician CTI had documentation which showed patient was a diabetic (unrelated diagnosis). There was no evidence of problems, goals or interventions related to endocrine system. There was record of Maxi-Strips to test blood glucose supplies, Glucerna supplemental nutrition and last lab reading of A1c @ 8.8.”
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Content of plan of care (42 CFR 418.56(c)(5))
“Upon patient record review, 2 of 14 (Patients #1, 3) did not have evidence the plan of care must include all services necessary for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions, including equipment and supply needs. Patient #1: This patient had a bedside commode. This item was not included on the Plan of Care. Patient #3: This patient had a front wheeled walker. This item was not included on the Plan of Care.”
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Competency evaluation (42 CFR 418.76(c))
The inspectors’ words, 170 words
“Upon personnel record review, 1 of 11 (Personnel 8) did not have evidence in the personnel file that the following competency assessment was performed by the aide with a patient: (This standard applies to all Hospice Aides providing care/service who are directly employed by the hospice or through a contractual agreement.) ·Communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, caregivers, and other hospice staff. ·Reading and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration ·Safe transfer techniques and ambulation. ·Normal range of motion and positioning ·Appropriate and safe techniques in personal hygiene and grooming that include-- ·(A) Bed bath ·(B) Sponge, tub, and shower bath ·(C) Shampoo, sink, tub, and bed ·(D) Nail and skin care ·(E) Oral hygiene ·(F) Toileting and elimination The other subject areas in this section may be evaluated through written examination, oral examination or after observation of a Hospice Aide with a patient. Personnel #8: The Aide’s Initial Competency had verbal verification for range of motion and not observed/demonstrated as required.”
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Content (42 CFR 418.104(a)(2))
“Upon patient record review, 3 of 14 (Patients #3,6,12) did not have evidence that each patient record contains: • Signed election statement in accordance with 418.24 Patients #3 and #12: The hospice election statement did not have date of election/start of care in space provided on the form. Patient #6: The hospice election statement witness signature was not followed by date. The space provided for the date was left blank,”
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Discharge or transfer of care (42 CFR 418.104(e)(3))
“Upon patient record review, 2 of 14 (Patients #7, 8) did not have evidence that the discharge summary includes all required information. Patient #7: The discharge summary did not have all required CMS items listed on form as follows- • A summary of the patient’s stay, including treatments, symptoms and pain management • The patient’s current plan of care Patient #8: The discharge summary did not have all required CMS items listed on form as follows- • The patient’s current plan of care”
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Retrieval of clinical records (42 CFR 418.104(f))
“Upon observation, there was no evidence all the patient records, whether hard copy or in electronic form, were made readily available on request. Patient charts #1,2,3,4,5 were not readily available. Some charts were readily available while others needed to be printed due to recent EMR issues with Hospice MD. The final chart was ready for review in the afternoon of the second survey day.”
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Label dispose storage drugs (42 CFR 418.106(e)(2)(i)(B))
“Upon observation, there was no evidence the hospice discussed the policies and procedures for managing the safe use and disposal of controlled drugs with the patient or representative and the family in a language and manner that they understand to ensure that these parties are educated regarding the safe use and disposal of controlled drugs. Patients #1,2,3,4,5,7,12: The documentation for controlled drugs (admission checklist) in patient file was left blank and unchecked. The patient handbook distributed to all patients did have agency policy for disposal of controlled drugs (page 93).”
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Label dispose storage drugs (42 CFR 418.106(e)(2)(i)(C))
“Upon patient record review, 7 of 14 (Patients #1,2,3,4,5,7,12) did not have evidence that the written policies and procedures for managing controlled drugs was provided and discussed. Patients #1,2,3,4,5,7,12: The documentation for controlled drugs (admission checklist) in patient file was left blank and unchecked. The patient handbook distributed to all patients did have agency policy for disposal of controlled drugs (page 93).”
The one inspection in the last three years
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | Initial inspection by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care | 8 deficiencies cited |
Is it certified?
- Medicare-certified hospice since Apr 2, 2015.
- Ownership: for-profit.
- No For hospices, home health agencies, hospitals and dialysis facilities, CMS writes deficiencies at two levels. Standard is the usual one; condition-level is the more serious, when a problem is serious enough that the provider doesn’t meet a whole condition of taking part in Medicare. Source: CMS, State Operations Manual. deficiency or CMS’s most serious finding: the place’s failure to meet a rule caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to someone in its care. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 489.3. on record in the last three years.
CMS, Hospice General Information. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
Has anything been proven against it?
- CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospices, so none are shown.
- 0 deficiencies cited in the last three years came from inspections that included a complaint investigation.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
Who does the caring?
- From Medicare claims (Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024): 9.4 nurse care minutes per routine home care day, 14.8% of skilled nursing minutes at weekends and a visit near death for 83.3% of patients who died.
- Where its patients were cared for (Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024): 100% at home.
CMS, Hospice Provider Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Measure | This provider |
|---|---|
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 9.4 min |
| Skilled nursing minutes at weekends | 14.8% |
| Visits near death | 83.3% of patients who died |
Who owns it?
- 6 owners or officers are people: Semi O Ojo (owns 5% or more directly, 100%); Semi O Ojo (corporate officer, 100%); Semi O Ojo (corporate director, 100%); Semi O Ojo (managing employee (on the payroll), 100%); Neil D Katchman (managing employee (under contract)); Faith Ojo (managing employee (on the payroll)).
- No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
- No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
CMS, Hospice All Owners and Hospice Enrollments. Released Sep 29, 2026. Updated quarterly.
What do families say?
- CMS gives no family caregiver survey rating: “The number of cases is too small to report Star Ratings.”
- CMS’s Hospice Care Index: 8 of 10 (Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024).
- 96.83% of patients were assessed on all seven of CMS’s measures at the start of care (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025).
CMS, CAHPS Hospice Survey and Hospice Provider Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Measure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey ratingCMS star rating from its survey of patients’ family caregivers, 1 to 5 | Not rated |
| Hospice Care IndexCMS’s Hospice Care Index, 0 to 10 (higher is better): a point for each of ten measures from Medicare claims on which the hospice meets CMS’s threshold | 8 of 10 |
How does it compare nearby?
- Of the 315 hospices CMS’s data show serving patients in ZIP code 91405, where this hospice’s office is, the middle number of deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 8.
CMS, Hospice ZIP Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Maka Hospice, Inc. This hospice | 8 |
| Forever Hospice, Inc. | 0 |
| Instant Care Hospice, Inc. | 3 |
| Ameria Hospice Care, Inc. | Not given |
| Adventist Hospice Care, Inc. | Not given |
| Love and Light Hospice Care, Inc. | 13 |
| Life Source Hospice | Not given |
| Angelic Touch Hospice | 17 |
| A Choice Hospice Corp | 3 |
| Beverly Hospice Care, Inc. | 2 |
| Advanced Care Hospice Inc. | 1 |
| Equinox Hospice Inc. | 31 |
What the record doesn’t say
- CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospices, so none are shown.
- Only complaints that led to a citation appear; complaints that didn’t aren’t published.
- CMS ended its Special Focus Program for hospices with serious problems on Feb 14, 2025, so no hospice is marked as one.
- Hospice quality measures have a gap from October 2025: CMS replaced its patient assessment then, and public results from the new one (HOPE) are expected around November 2027.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice General Information (yc9t-dgbk).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice Provider Data (252m-zfp9).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CAHPS Hospice Survey (gxki-hrr8).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, QCOR hospice inspection reports (Hospice Survey Reports - Oct 2021 through Sep 2026.xlsx).
Released Oct 23, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice All Owners (e983965e-1603-4cb8-82b5-c40090e380d1).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice Enrollments (25704213-e833-4b8b-9dbc-58dd17149209).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice ZIP Data (95rg-2usp).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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From the hospice
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Replies
None. Replies aren’t open yet. When they open, the hospice will be able to answer any finding for free, and the reply will show beside that finding, unedited and dated.
Paid listing
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