Equinox Hospice Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21585)
CMS process measure: 84.85 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 495-5465 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Equinox Hospice Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scores 84.85, below the California state average of 93.41.
Equinox Hospice Inc serves 60 ZIP codes from its office in Van Nuys, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Equinox Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21585, since June 3, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Equinox Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 3, 2021 (CCN B21585).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not by itself indicate anything about the quality of care provided.
CMS does report a composite process measure for Equinox Hospice Inc of 84.85, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing this hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and that 20.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published Care Compare data.
Equinox Hospice Inc reports serving 60 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; families are encouraged to review the source directly. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This profile does not include costs, staffing details, or services beyond what CMS has published, and no facilities or programs are described beyond the data provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Equinox Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since June 3, 2021 (CCN B21585), 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, often due to small patient counts; 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 84.85, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Equinox Hospice Inc reports serving 60 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 60 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Equinox Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not itself determine quality, but CMS publishes it as part of hospice profiles.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 3, 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 people who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact Equinox Hospice Inc at (818) 495-5465 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Equinox Hospice Inc at (818) 495-5465 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, and how quality measures compare to state averages; contact Equinox Hospice Inc at (818) 495-5465 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Equinox Hospice Inc's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21585?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.