Bright Universe Hospice Care, Inc
Tarzana, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31614)
CMS process measure: 98.15 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 240-3077 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Bright Universe Hospice Care, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 98.15 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Bright Universe Hospice Care serves 46 ZIP codes from its office in Tarzana, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Bright Universe Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31614), certified since November 23, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bright Universe Hospice Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Tarzana, California, in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 23, 2021, according to CMS Care Compare records.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10. This often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, 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, Bright Universe Hospice Care scored 98.15, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, though the exact meaning and context of this figure should be verified directly on Care Compare.
Bright Universe Hospice Care serves 46 ZIP codes from its Tarzana office, indicating a broad service area across the surrounding region.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. Families are encouraged to confirm all details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bright Universe Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31614) since November 23, 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, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.15, above the California state average of 93.41, meaning it performs above average on CMS's bundle of recommended care processes.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 46 ZIP codes from its Tarzana, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type was not provided in the available CMS data; contact the hospice at (747) 240-3077 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 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, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those nearing the end of life who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The available data does not specify care settings; contact the hospice at (747) 240-3077 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (747) 240-3077 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, coverage areas, caregiver survey results, and quality scores; contact the hospice at (747) 240-3077 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bright Universe Hospice Care, Inc (CCN B31614) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31614?state=CA to review its official CMS 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.