Famous Hospice Care
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51504)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 877-2707 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score comparison for Famous Hospice Care, so a star rating or recommend percentage isn't currently available. This often happens with hospices that have small patient survey counts, not necessarily lower quality.
Famous Hospice Care serves 14 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Famous Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN B51504), certified since October 24, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they qualify.
About this hospice
Famous Hospice Care is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Van Nuys, California and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County. The listing data provided does not specify whether the agency is for-profit, non-profit, or government-run, so families should confirm ownership directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare. Famous Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since October 24, 2022, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B51504.
CMS Care Compare data provided does not include a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9-10. CMS has not published these survey results for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliable results; this does not indicate poor quality.
The data also does not include a composite process measure score comparison to the California state average of 93.41, and the comparison field is listed as "not reported." A care index score of 9 was provided, though CMS has not defined this figure further in the data supplied.
Famous Hospice Care serves 14 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Famous Hospice Care?
Yes, Famous Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN B51504), certified since October 24, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, recommend percentage, or 9-10 rating) for Famous Hospice Care in the data available, which often occurs with hospices that have small patient counts rather than indicating poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The data lists the California state average composite process score as 93.41, but this hospice's comparison is marked "not reported," so CMS has not published a direct comparison for Famous Hospice Care.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Famous Hospice Care serves 14 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The provided data does not specify the ownership type; please contact the hospice at (747) 877-2707 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Famous Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since October 24, 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 and quality of life for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact Famous Hospice Care at (747) 877-2707 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include intake details; please contact Famous Hospice Care directly at (747) 877-2707 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 coverage, staffing, and how care needs are met at home or in a facility — Famous Hospice Care can be reached at (747) 877-2707 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Famous Hospice Care directly using CCN B51504 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51504?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.