Friendly Hospice Best Care, Inc.
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51596)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 453-4770 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Friendly Hospice Best Care, Inc. in the available data, so no star rating or recommendation percentage can be reported at this time.
Friendly Hospice Best Care, Inc. serves 1 ZIP code from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Friendly Hospice Best Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51596, since 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Friendly Hospice Best Care, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 22, 2022.
The listing data provided does not include the hospice's ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government), so this cannot be stated here; families should confirm ownership directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice in the data available here — this includes the overall star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. This absence often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable results, and it does not indicate poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time.
Based on the data provided, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Van Nuys office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Friendly Hospice Best Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51596) since December 22, 2022. 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 because too few patients were surveyed; this 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 measure score for this hospice, so a comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is not available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code 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 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type is not included in the available data; please contact the hospice at (818) 453-4770 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 22, 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 curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 an illness; it does not mean a patient will be denied care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (818) 453-4770 to ask about settings of care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (818) 453-4770 for details on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and staffing; contact the hospice at (818) 453-4770 and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare for details not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51596?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.