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VALLEY HOME CARE INC.
NPI 1457316770
Hospice Care, Community Based in Paramus, NJ

Active since April 19, 2006
4/5
Patient Care Rating
15 ESSEX RD, PARAMUS, NJ 07652(201) 291-6000(201) 291-6260 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Valley Home Care Inc. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

VALLEY HOME CARE INC. (NPI 1457316770) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Paramus, New Jersey and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. The organization lists Josette Portalatin, Avp, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457316770
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameVALLEY HOME CARE INC.
Location Address15 ESSEX RDParamus, NJ 07652-1451
Mailing Address15 Essex RdParamus, NJ 07652-1451 · (201) 291-6000 · Fax (201) 291-6260
Phone(201) 291-6000
Fax(201) 291-6260
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJosette PortalatinAvp · (201) 291-6017
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 21, 2022
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 21, 2022
✔ NPI 1457316770 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 22376
15 ESSEX RD, Paramus, NJ 07652
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0096601NJ

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Valley Home Care Inc. (CMS certification number 317008), from CMS Care Compare.

Valley Home Care Inc.

Home health agency · Paramus, NJ
4/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipNonProfit
CMS Certification Number317008
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 1, 1966
Phone(201) 291-6000
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
99%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
91.1%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
90.8%
Patients who got better at bathing
88.2%
Patients whose breathing improved
91.6%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
83.3%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
78%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
98.6%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
98.4%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.8%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.1%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
7,803 of 9,916 patient episodes · observed rate 78.69%
88.33% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
6,084 patient stays · observed rate 2.89%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.07% Better Than National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care
1.05
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Valley Hospice (CMS certification number 311522), from CMS Care Compare.

Valley Hospice

Hospice · Paramus, NJ
OwnershipOther
CMS Certification Number311522
CMS RegionRegion 2
Medicare-Certified SinceDecember 31, 1987
Average Daily Census226patients per day on average
Location15 Essex RoadParamus, NJ 07652 · Bergen County
Phone(201) 291-6000
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home50%
Assisted living facility27%
Skilled nursing facility17%
Inpatient hospital0%
Patients with cancer
27%
Patients with dementia
13%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
23%
Patients with respiratory disease
8%
Patients with stroke
4%
Patients with other conditions
5%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
1349 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
1349 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
1349 patient stays
99.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
587 patient stays
99.8%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
1349 patient stays
99.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
597 patient stays
99.7%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
378 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
1349 patient stays
99.6%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
1,775 patient stays
64.5%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
10/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 80
0.4%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 49
54.7%
Early live discharges
National percentile 76
9.9%
Late live discharges
National percentile 61
43.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 65
9.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 63
2.1%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 41
$15,052
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 55
12.7 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 56
8.5%
Visits near death
National percentile 53
93.7%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. CHRISTINA MARKAR KHAWAM DC
Chiropractor
15 ESSEX RD
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Bergen County (201) 746-9389
CYNTHIA FOX
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
15 ESSEX RD
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Bergen County (201) 251-3462
KRISTINA WOO
Physician Assistant
15 ESSEX RD
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Bergen County (201) 291-6315
MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, PC
Specialist
15 ESSEX RD
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Bergen County (212) 722-7409
VALLEY HOME CARE, INC
Home Health
15 ESSEX RD
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Bergen County (201) 291-6000
MARIA OTALORA SUGASTE
Speech-Language Pathologist
15 ESSEX RD
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Bergen County (201) 447-8000
VALLEY HOSPITAL
Clinic/Center
15 ESSEX RD
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Bergen County (201) 291-6321
VALLEY MEDICAL SERVICES, PC
Internal Medicine
15 ESSEX RD
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Bergen County (201) 291-6086

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Valley Home Care Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Valley Home Care Inc. is 1457316770. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2006.

Where is Valley Home Care Inc. located?

Valley Home Care Inc. is located at 15 Essex Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652. The listed phone number is (201) 291-6000.

What is Valley Home Care Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Is Valley Home Care Inc. a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Valley Home Care Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency.

What quality rating does Valley Home Care Inc. have?

CMS rates Valley Home Care Inc. 4 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valley Home Care Inc. was last updated on February 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.