Golden Hospice, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31743)
CMS process measure: 91.3 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 282-1491 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Golden Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 91.30, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Golden Hospice, Inc serves 41 ZIP codes from its office in Van Nuys, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Golden Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B31743, certified since February 1, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Golden Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Van Nuys, California, in Los Angeles County. CMS Care Compare records show this hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 2022, though the data provided does not include an ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government), so families should confirm that detail directly with the hospice.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Golden Hospice, Inc in the data available here — a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating the hospice 9-10 are all unreported. This is often the case for smaller hospices with limited patient counts, and it does not by itself indicate anything about the quality of care provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Golden Hospice, Inc scored 91.30, which is below the California state average of 93.41. The hospice's care index score is listed as 9. CMS also has not published a figure for visits in the last days of life for this hospice in the data provided.
Golden Hospice, Inc's service area, according to CMS data, covers 41 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Golden Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31743), certified since February 1, 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 Golden Hospice, Inc in the data available, 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?
Golden Hospice, Inc scored 91.30 on the CMS composite process measure, which is below the California state average of 93.41; its care index score is listed as 9.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Golden Hospice, Inc serves 41 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 41 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for Golden Hospice, Inc is not included in the data provided; please contact the hospice at (747) 282-1491 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Golden Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 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 is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 the underlying illness; it is a care choice, not giving up, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Golden Hospice, Inc; please contact the hospice at (747) 282-1491 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care with Golden Hospice, Inc, contact the hospice directly at (747) 282-1491 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the size of the service area, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — contact Golden Hospice, Inc at (747) 282-1491 for details not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Golden Hospice, Inc (CCN B31743) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31743?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.