Az Hospice Palliative Care, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11600)
CMS process measure: 87.91 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 93 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 538-5121 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Az Hospice Palliative Care, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 87.91, below the California state average of 93.41.
Az Hospice Palliative Care, Inc serves 93 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Az Hospice Palliative Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11600, since August 2020). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Az Hospice Palliative Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Van Nuys, California, serving Los Angeles County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 11, 2020 (CCN A11600).
CMS 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 served too few patients during the survey period for CMS to report reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 87.91, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 for this hospice, though the underlying visit-frequency detail was not provided here.
Az Hospice Palliative Care, Inc reports serving 93 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current figures. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Az Hospice Palliative Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11600) since August 11, 2020, 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 for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report; this is not an indication of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 87.91 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Az Hospice Palliative Care, Inc reports serving 93 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 93 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 11, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up care — pain management, emotional support, and symptom treatment continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (818) 538-5121 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice at (818) 538-5121 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for enrollment steps.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality ratings, staff availability, services offered, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (818) 538-5121 to ask specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Az Hospice Palliative Care, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11600?state=CA using CCN A11600.
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.