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Holy Saver Hospice Inc.

A hospice in Sherman Oaks, California 91423

14011 Ventura Blvd Suite 405e, Sherman Oaks, California 91423. (818) 666-3534.

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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.

The last 24 months 7 deficiencies in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. Most serious: Standard-level. Every month

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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?

7 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 121 hospices serving ZIP code 91423 had 6.

The last inspection on record was on Apr 23, 2026: a reaccreditation inspection by The Joint Commission.

Source:

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

7 deficiencies in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. Most serious: Standard-level. The last 3 years, to Oct 27, 2026.

7 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 NovDec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

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.

Source:

CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.

Apr 23, 2026: reaccreditation inspection by The Joint Commission7 deficiencies
  • Content of comprehensive assessment (42 CFR 418.54(c)(7))

    “Observed in Record Review. In 1 of 14 patient records reviewed, the hospice surveyor observed that the Initial bereavement assessment was not completed per organizational policy. In the Bereavement Policy 2-010.1 it stated that bereavement services will be provided to the family and caregivers of hospice patients at the time of admission. In HOSRRHV #1 the son was the patient’s representative and a bereavement assessment was not completed. This was reviewed and validated with the Director of Nursing.”

    Rule L0531. Standard-level.

  • Content of plan of care (42 CFR 418.56(c))

    The inspectors’ words, 205 words

    “Observed in Record Review. In 14 of 14 patient records reviewed, the hospice surveyor observed that the organization had not ensured that the goals established on the plan of care included measurable and individualized outcomes as required by regulation. In HOSRRHV #1, #2, #3, HOSRRNHV #1, #2, #3, HOSRRDC #1, #2, #3, #4 and HOSRRBRV #1, #2, 3, and 4 the MSW care plans all stated, Pt will have a sense of autonomy and PCG /Family will receive emotional and psychosocial support and will accept impending changes to the patient and family system within the recertification period. This goal was not individualized or measurable. The Chaplain care plan for each patient was the same and stated, Chaplain PCG and family will receive spiritual support from its faith community within the next recertification period. In HOSRRHV #1, #2, #3, HOSRRDC #1, #2, #3, #4, and HOSRRBRV #3, and #4 the RN care plan goal stated,Patient will remain free from pain or maintain pain within the patient’s tolerable level (SIT=2/10) within 48 hours of admission. These patients did not have a defined SIT goal assessed. The care plan was not individualized with the patients acceptable pain goal. This was reviewed and validated with the Director of Nurses.”

    Rule L0545. Standard-level.

  • Content of plan of care (42 CFR 418.56(c)(1))

    The inspectors’ words, 427 words

    “Observed in Patient Home. In 8 of 14 patient records reviewed, the hospice surveyor observed that duplicate medications were ordered and the indication for use was not clear. In HOSRRHV #1 the patient had orders for Acephen 650 mg rectal suppository every 6 hours as needed for pain, Acetaminophen 500 mg 2 tablets by mouth evey 8 hours as needed for pain, and Morphine Sulfate 20mg/ml every 2 hours as needed for pain. It is not clear when the patient should take one medication over the other. In HOSRRDC#1 the patient had orders for Acephen 650 mg rectal suppository every 6 hours as needed for pain, Morphine Sulfate 15 mg extended release 15 mg one tablet every12 hours for pain, and Morphine Sulfate 20 mg/ml every 2 hours as needed for pain. It is not clear when the patient should take one medication over he other for pain. In HOSRRDC #2 the patient had orders for Hydrocodone Bitartrate/Acetaminophen 10 mg-325 mg 1 tablet every 4 hours as needed for pan, Morphine Sulfate 15 mg ER 1 tablet every 12 hours for pan, and Morphine Sulfate 20 mg/ml every 2 hours as needed for pain. It is not clear when the patient should take one medication over the other for pain. In HOSRRBRV #1 the patient was taking MS 20 mg/1 ml every hour for pain and Acephen 650 mg rectal suppository 1 every 6 hours as needed for pain. It is not clear when the patient should take one medication over he other for pain. In HOSRRBRV #2 the patient was taking MS 20 mg/ml every 2 hours as needed for pain and Acephen 650 mg rectal suppository every 6 hours as needed for pain. It is not clear when the patient should take one medication over the other for pain. In HOSRRNHV #1 the orders stated BG checks twice a day before breakfast and dinner and call if BS <70 or >350. The patient had been on service for 6 weeks and there were no blood sugars entered into the record. In HOSRRNHV #3, the blood sugar order stated daily blood sugars before meals. There was no documentation for 9 months in the chart that the blood sugars were taken. In HOSRRDC #4 the order for blood sugar checks read, once a day in the morning and as needed for s/s of hypo/hyperglycemia. Patient was on service for 1 week and had two visits and no blood sugars were taken or entered into the visit note. This was reviewed and validated with the Director of Nurses.”

    Rule L0546. Standard-level.

  • Hospice aide assignments and duties (42 CFR 418.76(g)(1))

    The inspectors’ words, 108 words

    “Observed in Record Review. In 3 of 14 patient records reviewed, the aide care plan did not include specific precautions. In HOSRRHV #1 and HOSRRDC #4 the patient was on oxygen and the aide assignment did not give instructions on what the aide should do with the oxygen when bathing the patient. In HOSRRDC #2 the patient was on Oxygen and had a nephrostomy tube and the aide assignment did not instruct the aide what to do with the oxygen when bathing the patient and it also did not give parameters for the dressing on the nephrostomy tube. This was reviewed and validated with the Director of Nursing.”

    Rule L0625. Standard-level.

  • Content (42 CFR 418.104(a)(7))

    The inspectors’ words, 99 words

    “Observed in Patient Home. In 1 of 3 home visits conducted, the hospice surveyor observed that the medication list was discovered to be inaccurate. In HOSRRHV #2 per the patient’s daughter the patient was taking Bactrim DS 350 mg one tablet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday since November 2025, this medication was not on the medication list. The patient had Lorazepam 20 mg one tablet as needed for anxiety but per the daughter the patient was not taking this medication and it had not been provided by the organization. This was reviewed and validated with the Director of Nurses.”

    Rule L0678. Standard-level.

  • Drugs biologicals medical supplies & dme (42 CFR 418.106)

    “Observed in Patient Home. In 1 of 3 home visits conducted, the hospice failed to make DME available to the patient. In HOSRRHV #1 the organization did not exchange out an oxygen concentrator that was placed just prior to the start of hospice care in November 2025 by a non-contracted DME. company. This was reviewed and validated with the Director of Nurses.”

    Rule L0686. Standard-level.

  • Use and mintenance of equipment and supplies (42 CFR 418.106(f)(2))

    The inspectors’ words, 154 words

    “Observed in Record Review. In 2 of 14 patient records reviewed, the hospice surveyor observed that there was no education provided on oxygen safety. In HOSRRHV #3 the patient had an order for Oxygen at 2 liters via nasal cannula as needed for shortness of breath, the hospice surveyor asked the daughter how much oxygen the patient normally gets and she could not give a number for the oxygen dosing. The hospice surveyor asked the daughter if the patient used the oxygen and she stated that she did but she could not tell the surveyor the ordered amount. In HOSRRDC #4 the nurse documented in the oxygen safety assessment that there were smoking materials in the home, and the patient was not 10 feet from open flames. There was no documentation of educating the patient on the dangers of these issues with oxygen therapy. This was reviewed and validated with the Director of Nurses.”

    Rule L0702. Standard-level.

The one inspection in the last three years
Inspections on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Apr 23, 2026Reaccreditation inspection by The Joint Commission7 deficiencies cited

Is it certified?

  • Medicare-certified hospice since Mar 14, 2017.
  • Ownership: for-profit.
  • No deficiency or on record in the last three years.
Source:

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.
Source:

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): 17.3 nurse care minutes per routine home care day, 18.1% of skilled nursing minutes at weekends and a visit near death for 98.2% of patients who died.
  • Where its patients were cared for (Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024): 59% at home, 27% in assisted living, 14% in a skilled nursing facility.
Source:

CMS, Hospice Provider Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.

Staffing measures
MeasureThis provider
Nurse care minutes per routine home care day17.3 min
Skilled nursing minutes at weekends18.1%
Visits near death98.2% of patients who died

Who owns it?

  • CMS’s ownership file has no owners listed for this hospice.
Source:

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: 9 of 10 (Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024).
  • 86.67% of patients were assessed on all seven of CMS’s measures at the start of care (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025).
Source:

CMS, CAHPS Hospice Survey and Hospice Provider Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.

Ratings and measures, as published
MeasureRating
Family caregiver survey ratingCMS star rating from its survey of patients’ family caregivers, 1 to 5Not 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 threshold9 of 10

How does it compare nearby?

  • Of the 121 hospices CMS’s data show serving patients in ZIP code 91423, where this hospice’s office is, the middle number of deficiencies cited in the last three years was 6; this one had 7.
Source:

CMS, Hospice ZIP Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.

CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.

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.

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Oct 27, 2026.

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Replies

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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