Big Hearts Hospice Corp.
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51500)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 240-5070 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Big Hearts Hospice Corp. at this time, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current information.
Big Hearts Hospice Corp. serves 1 ZIP code from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Big Hearts Hospice Corp. is Medicare-certified, with CCN B51500, certified since August 5, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Big Hearts Hospice Corp. is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 5, 2022, identified by CCN B51500.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Big Hearts Hospice Corp. in the current Care Compare data release, which the agency notes can happen when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients. This is not an indication of poor quality — it simply means CMS does not yet have enough survey responses to report a reliable score.
Similarly, 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. Ownership type has not been provided in the available data, so families should confirm this detail directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Based on CMS data, Big Hearts Hospice Corp. serves a service area covering 1 ZIP code from its Van Nuys office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the most current information on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Big Hearts Hospice Corp. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51500), certified since August 5, 2022. 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 a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor 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 to the California state average of 93.41 is available at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Big Hearts Hospice Corp. 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?
Ownership type was not included in the available CMS data for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (747) 240-5070 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Big Hearts Hospice Corp. has been Medicare-certified since August 5, 2022, according to CMS records.
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 is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Big Hearts Hospice Corp. at (747) 240-5070 or check Medicare Care Compare for specifics.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the enrollment process; contact Big Hearts Hospice Corp. directly at (747) 240-5070 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how care needs are met, staff availability, and how the hospice's CMS quality data compares to others; contact Big Hearts Hospice Corp. at (747) 240-5070 for details specific to this provider.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current CMS data for Big Hearts Hospice Corp. at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51500?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.