Beginning Life Hospice Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51779)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 306-8266 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Beginning Life Hospice Inc, so no rating figures are currently available. This is often true for smaller or newly certified hospices and does not reflect poor quality.
Beginning Life Hospice Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific location falls within its service area.
Yes, Beginning Life Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B51779, certified since December 7, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Beginning Life Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Van Nuys, California, in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 2023.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — this is often the case for hospices that are newly certified or that serve a small number of patients, and it does not indicate anything about the quality of care provided. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time. Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare periodically, as CMS updates these figures as more data becomes available.
Based on the CMS data provided, Beginning Life Hospice Inc serves a service area covering 1 ZIP code from its Van Nuys office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is included here.
All figures in this listing come from CMS Care Compare data as provided. Families are welcome to contact the hospice directly or review Medicare Care Compare for the most current details on staffing, services, and coverage area before making a decision.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Beginning Life Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51779), certified since December 7, 2023, 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 is often the case for smaller or newly certified hospices and does not imply anything negative about quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison can be made to the California state average of 93.41 at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Beginning Life Hospice Inc serves 1 ZIP code 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 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for this hospice was not provided in the available CMS data; contact the hospice at (818) 306-8266 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Beginning Life Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since December 7, 2023.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life for those with a terminal diagnosis who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The specific settings where this hospice provides care are not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (818) 306-8266 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The process for starting care with this hospice is not included in the available data; contact the hospice at (818) 306-8266 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, coverage area, and CMS quality measures; contact the hospice at (818) 306-8266 for specifics and review its Medicare Care Compare profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Beginning Life Hospice Inc's certification and any published quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51779?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.