First Priority Hospice, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31681)
CMS process measure: 50.98 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 285-8844 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for First Priority Hospice, Inc, so a star rating or percent-recommend figure isn't available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 50.98, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
First Priority Hospice, Inc serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in Van Nuys, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, First Priority Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31681, since October 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
First Priority Hospice, Inc, located in Van Nuys, California (Los Angeles County), has been Medicare-certified since October 7, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B31681. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice, so families should confirm this directly with the provider.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating care 9-10 — for First Priority Hospice, 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 a bundle of care-process indicators, First Priority Hospice, Inc scored 50.98, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average according to CMS's own comparison. A separate care index score of 8 is also reported by CMS. Families are encouraged to review these figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to ask the hospice about them.
First Priority Hospice, Inc reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal diagnosis. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS at the time of writing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. First Priority Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31681) since October 7, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose 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; this 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, First Priority Hospice, Inc scored 50.98, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its office in Van Nuys, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided to us does not list an ownership type for this hospice; contact First Priority Hospice, Inc at (818) 285-8844 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 7, 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 to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have stopped curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom management and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact First Priority Hospice, Inc at (818) 285-8844 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; contact First Priority Hospice, Inc at (818) 285-8844 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, CMS quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; you can ask First Priority Hospice, Inc these questions directly at (818) 285-8844.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up First Priority Hospice, Inc (CCN B31681) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31681?state=CA to review its current published 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.