Forever Hospice, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921521)
CMS process measure: 80.77 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 779-7937 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Forever Hospice, Inc, so no recommend percentage or star rating is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 80.77, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Forever Hospice, Inc serves 32 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Forever Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921521, since 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Forever Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 18, 2016, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 921521.
CMS Care Compare data show that CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Forever Hospice, Inc. This is often the result of too few surveyed patients and families for CMS to report a reliable figure, not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Forever Hospice, Inc scored 80.77, compared with a California state average of 93.41 \u2014 placing this hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice. As with all CMS quality measures, these figures are drawn from a specific reporting period and may not reflect very recent changes in a hospice's operations.
Forever Hospice, Inc reports serving 32 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 that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly with the hospice or on Medicare.gov for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Forever Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since July 18, 2016 (CCN 921521), 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 Forever Hospice, Inc, often because too few patients or families were surveyed to report reliable figures.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Forever Hospice, Inc scored 80.77 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with 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?
Forever Hospice, Inc reports serving 32 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 32 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Forever Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports it as part of each hospice's public profile.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Forever Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since July 18, 2016.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up care — pain relief, symptom management, and support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for Forever Hospice, Inc; please contact the hospice at (818) 779-7937 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin care, contact Forever Hospice, Inc directly at (818) 779-7937 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how to begin care; you can ask Forever Hospice, Inc these questions directly at (818) 779-7937.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Forever Hospice, Inc (CCN 921521) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921521?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.