Golden Gate Hospice Care
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11621)
CMS process measure: 33.33 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 72 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 282-1515 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Golden Gate Hospice Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. Its CMS composite process score is 33.33, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Golden Gate Hospice Care serves 72 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Golden Gate Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN A11621, since August 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Golden Gate Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice located in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 13, 2020 (CCN A11621).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not by itself indicate anything about the quality of care provided.
CMS does report a composite process measure for Golden Gate Hospice Care of 33.33, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — meaning this hospice's composite score falls below the state average on this measure. A related care index score of 10 is also on record with CMS. Families are encouraged to review these figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to ask the hospice directly how it interprets and is working with these numbers.
Golden Gate Hospice Care reports serving 72 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office, indicating a broad service area across the surrounding region.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or fee information is included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available at the time of writing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Golden Gate Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN A11621) since August 13, 2020, 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; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 33.33, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure; CMS also lists a care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Golden Gate Hospice Care reports serving 72 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 72 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, and families may want to weigh it alongside quality measures and personal fit.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 13, 2020.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on receiving care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Golden Gate Hospice Care at (747) 282-1515 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Golden Gate Hospice Care directly at (747) 282-1515 to learn about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how the hospice supports families day to day; contact the hospice at (747) 282-1515 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Golden Gate Hospice Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11621?state=CA using CCN A11621.
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.