Edem Hospice, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21710)
CMS process measure: 92.11 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 86 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 528-8018 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver survey rating or percent-recommend figure for Edem Hospice, Inc, so no star or recommendation percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 92.11, slightly below the California state average of 93.41.
Edem Hospice, Inc serves 86 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Edem Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B21710, certified since August 18, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Edem 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 August 18, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B21710.
CMS Care Compare does not show a CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for Edem Hospice, Inc in the current data. CMS often does not publish these figures for hospices with smaller patient counts, and this absence should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published the survey results for this agency.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Edem Hospice, Inc scored 92.11, compared to a California state average of 93.41. This places the agency slightly below the state average on this particular measure. A related care index score of 9 is also reported by CMS.
Edem Hospice, Inc's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 86 ZIP codes reachable from its Van Nuys office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on the CMS website for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Edem Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21710) since August 18, 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 (star rating or percent recommend) for Edem Hospice, Inc, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Edem Hospice, Inc scored 92.11 on the CMS composite process measure, slightly below the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Edem Hospice, Inc serves 86 ZIP codes 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 86 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Edem Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS publishes it so families can compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Edem Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 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 patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Edem Hospice, Inc delivers care; please contact the hospice at (818) 528-8018 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Edem Hospice, Inc at (818) 528-8018 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, coverage area, staffing, and CMS survey results; contact Edem Hospice, Inc at (818) 528-8018 for specifics not listed in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published information about Edem Hospice, Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21710?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.