Blue Sky Hospice Care, Inc.
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41637)
CMS process measure: 92.31 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 282-1743 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Blue Sky Hospice Care, Inc., so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 92.31, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Blue Sky Hospice Care, Inc. serves 36 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Blue Sky Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41637), certified since December 16, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Blue Sky Hospice Care, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Van Nuys, California and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 2021. CMS does not publish the ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this hospice in the data provided, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Blue Sky Hospice Care, Inc. in the data reviewed — this often happens with hospices that have smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality. Because of this, no star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 is available at this time.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Blue Sky Hospice Care, Inc. scored 92.31, which is below the California state average of 93.41. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of recommended care processes, as reported to CMS.
The hospice reports serving 36 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available or estimated here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided, and families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Blue Sky Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41637) as of December 16, 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 CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process score is 92.31, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Blue Sky Hospice Care, Inc. serves 36 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 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (747) 282-1743 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 2021, 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 focused on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
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; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (747) 282-1743 to ask about where care is provided.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Blue Sky Hospice Care, Inc. at (747) 282-1743 and also verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (747) 282-1743 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Blue Sky Hospice Care, Inc.'s current status and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41637?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.