Gracious Nurses Hospice
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41631)
CMS process measure: 96.67 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 967-7223 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Gracious Nurses Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 96.67 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Gracious Nurses Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Gracious Nurses Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN B41631, certified since August 2, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gracious Nurses Hospice 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 August 2, 2022. The CMS data provided does not include an ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this hospice, so families should confirm this directly with the provider or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Gracious Nurses Hospice, including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage giving a top rating of 9 or 10. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a reflection of poor quality — it simply means the data has not yet been made public.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Gracious Nurses Hospice scores 96.67, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. A related care index score of 10 is also reported. Gracious Nurses Hospice serves a broad area, covering 34 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Gracious Nurses Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B41631), certified since August 2, 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, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 96.67, above the California state average of 93.41, and it has a reported care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Gracious Nurses Hospice serves 34 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 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The available CMS data for this listing does not specify an ownership type; please contact the hospice at (818) 967-7223 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gracious Nurses Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 2, 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 patients who have stopped seeking a cure and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 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 this hospice; please contact them at (818) 967-7223 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Gracious Nurses Hospice directly at (818) 967-7223 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is provided; you can review CMS Care Compare data and contact the hospice at (818) 967-7223 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Gracious Nurses Hospice using CCN B41631 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41631?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.