Caring Kind Hospice, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21586)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 262-7220 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating or percent who would recommend — for Caring Kind Hospice, Inc, and it also has not reported how the hospice's composite process score compares to the California state average of 93.41. The agency does report a care index score of 7 on CMS Care Compare.
Caring Kind Hospice, Inc serves 17 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families outside that area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their location is included.
Yes, Caring Kind Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B21586, certified since March 25, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Caring Kind Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since March 25, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B21586.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Caring Kind Hospice, Inc has a care index score of 7. CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9-10 for this agency — this is often the result of small patient survey counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
CMS also has not reported how this hospice's composite process measure compares to the California state average composite score of 93.41; the comparison ('vs_state') is listed as not reported. Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current figures, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Caring Kind Hospice, Inc reports serving 17 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office, giving families in the surrounding Los Angeles County area access to hospice services within that footprint.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. This profile does not include cost information beyond that fact.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families considering hospice care are encouraged to contact the agency directly and to review the Care Compare listing for the most complete and up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Caring Kind Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21586) since March 25, 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 caregiver survey results (such as a star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than a quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a care index score of 7 for this hospice, but has not published a composite process score comparison against the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Caring Kind Hospice, Inc serves 17 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 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Caring Kind Hospice, Inc is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures are the more relevant comparison point.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 25, 2021.
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 and is generally for patients with 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 to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Caring Kind Hospice, Inc provides care; please contact the hospice at (747) 262-7220 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (747) 262-7220 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the service area covered — contact the hospice at (747) 262-7220 for details not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caring Kind Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21586?state=CA to confirm current CMS-reported 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.