Frieden Hospice Care
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31720)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 666-3440 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite quality score for Frieden Hospice Care, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. The California state average composite process score is 93.41, but no comparable figure has been reported for this hospice.
Frieden Hospice Care serves 8 ZIP codes from its office in Van Nuys, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Frieden Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN B31720, certified since 2022). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Frieden Hospice Care is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Van Nuys, California and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 25, 2022 (CCN B31720). CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice, so families should confirm whether it is for-profit, non-profit, or government-run directly with the hospice.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Frieden Hospice Care, which is common for hospices with smaller patient counts or shorter reporting histories, and it does not indicate poor quality. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite quality process score, a care index score, or visits-in-the-last-days-of-life data for this hospice. For reference, the California state average composite process score reported by CMS is 93.41, but no comparable figure is available for this hospice at this time.
Frieden Hospice Care's service area, per CMS data, covers 8 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office in Los Angeles County. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Frieden Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN B31720, since 02/25/2022), 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?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice; the California state average composite score is 93.41 for reference.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Frieden Hospice Care serves 8 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 8 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not specify the ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (818) 666-3440 to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Frieden Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since February 25, 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 those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients still receive medical attention for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Frieden Hospice Care at (818) 666-3440 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Frieden Hospice Care at (818) 666-3440 to learn about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores, service area, and ownership; you can ask Frieden Hospice Care directly at (818) 666-3440 for details not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Frieden Hospice Care's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31720?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.