Empyrean Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31776)
CMS process measure: 78.72 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 415-8985 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Empyrean Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 78.72, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Empyrean Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc serves 53 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Empyrean Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31776, since March 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Empyrean Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 28, 2022. CMS has not published the ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this hospice in the data available; families can confirm this directly with the hospice.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10 — for Empyrean Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not by itself indicate anything about the quality of care provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Empyrean Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc scored 78.72, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
Empyrean Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc reports serving 53 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Empyrean Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31776) since March 28, 2022, 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 with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Empyrean Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc scored 78.72, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average; CMS also lists a care index score of 7.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 53 ZIP codes from its office in Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not include this hospice's ownership type; please contact the hospice at (818) 415-8985 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Empyrean Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc has been Medicare-certified since March 28, 2022.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to live six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life, and patients can still receive medical attention for pain and symptom relief.
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 (818) 415-8985 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 Empyrean Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc directly at (818) 415-8985 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership; for this hospice, contact them at (818) 415-8985 for details CMS has not published.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Empyrean Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31776?state=CA to review its 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.