Ave Maria Hospice, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21701)
CMS process measure: 88.64 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 262-1272 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Ave Maria Hospice, Inc, often because too few patients were surveyed. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 88.64, below the California state average of 93.41.
Ave Maria Hospice, Inc serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in Van Nuys, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Ave Maria Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21701, since June 23, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ave Maria Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice serving families in Van Nuys, California, and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 23, 2021 (CCN B21701).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report a reliable figure, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Ave Maria Hospice scored 88.64, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also publishes a care index score of 7 for this hospice. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published reporting period available at the time of this listing.
Ave Maria Hospice reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no other cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to speak with the hospice about how it can support their specific situation.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ave Maria Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since June 23, 2021 under CCN B21701, 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 CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommending) for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not necessarily indicate lower quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Ave Maria Hospice scored 88.64, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Ave Maria Hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California.
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 — and does it matter?
Ave Maria Hospice, Inc is listed as a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may wish to ask how it affects services offered.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 23, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical and emotional support for symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Ave Maria Hospice at (747) 262-1272 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Ave Maria Hospice directly at (747) 262-1272 for guidance and confirm certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the geographic area served, and how care is coordinated — questions you can also raise directly with Ave Maria Hospice at (747) 262-1272.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ave Maria Hospice, Inc (CCN B21701) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21701?state=CA to review current CMS-published data.
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.