A Choice Hospice Corp
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11786)
CMS process measure: 95 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (888) 407-7783 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for A Choice Hospice Corp, often because of small patient survey counts. However, its CMS composite process score is 95.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
A Choice Hospice Corp serves 52 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, A Choice Hospice Corp is Medicare-certified (CCN A11786, since May 24, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
A Choice Hospice Corp is a for-profit hospice agency based in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since May 24, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A11786.
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey, which gathers feedback from family caregivers, has not published a star rating, a percent-who-would-definitely-recommend figure, or a percent-rating-9-10 figure for this hospice. CMS often withholds these figures for hospices with smaller patient counts, and this should not be read as a sign of poor quality \u2014 it simply means the data has not yet been published.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, A Choice Hospice Corp scores 95.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41 \u2014 placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 21.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 52 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, eligible patients with a doctor's certification are covered under the Medicare hospice benefit; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. A Choice Hospice Corp is Medicare-certified (CCN A11786) since May 24, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, percent-recommend, or percent-rated-9-10 figure for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 95.00, which is above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 52 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
A Choice Hospice Corp is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS publishes it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 24, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact A Choice Hospice Corp at (888) 407-7783 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact A Choice Hospice Corp at (888) 407-7783 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for A Choice Hospice Corp on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (888) 407-7783.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up A Choice Hospice Corp (CCN A11786) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11786?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.