Canestro Care Hospice Inc.
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN D61524)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 219-9013 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Canestro Care Hospice Inc., often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliable figures. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for any future updates to this hospice's ratings.
Canestro Care Hospice Inc. serves 1 ZIP code from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Canestro Care Hospice Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN D61524, certified since May 14, 2024, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Canestro Care Hospice Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Van Nuys, California, serving Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 14, 2024.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, or percentage rating it 9-10. This often happens 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.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Canestro Care Hospice Inc., so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently available. CMS has also not published a care index score or visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the available data.
Ownership type is not listed in the data available for this hospice.
Based on CMS Care Compare records, Canestro Care Hospice Inc. serves 1 ZIP code from its Van Nuys office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the official listing directly and to contact the hospice with any questions about their specific care needs.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Canestro Care Hospice Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN D61524), certified since May 14, 2024, 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 there are too few surveyed patients to report reliable figures.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Canestro Care 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?
Ownership type is not listed in the available CMS data for this hospice; families can call (818) 219-9013 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Canestro Care Hospice Inc. has been Medicare-certified since May 14, 2024, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients who typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, dignity, and symptom relief rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (818) 219-9013 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm where care is provided.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Canestro Care Hospice Inc. directly at (818) 219-9013 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures, service area, and staff availability; contact the hospice at (818) 219-9013 for specifics not published by CMS.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's official listing for Canestro Care Hospice Inc. at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/D61524?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.