Hart Hospice
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41574)
CMS process measure: 91.57 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 802-2700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Hart Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Hart Hospice scored 91.57 compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
Hart Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Hart Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN B41574, certified since May 9, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hart Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Van Nuys, California and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, Hart Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2022. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice; families should confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Hart Hospice. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to publish reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Hart Hospice scored 91.57, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS Care Compare data also lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice, though care index methodology and comparison figures were not provided in this listing.
Hart Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 43 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. No cost information is provided here beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided in this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hart Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B41574), certified since May 9, 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 Hart 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?
Hart Hospice's composite process score is 91.57, compared to California's state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hart Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes 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 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not provided in this listing; please contact Hart Hospice at (818) 802-2700 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hart Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 9, 2022, according to CMS data.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
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, but it does not mean giving up on care, support, or dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This listing does not specify where Hart Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (818) 802-2700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This listing does not include enrollment steps; please contact Hart Hospice at (818) 802-2700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about staffing, services offered, how the hospice supports caregivers, and its CMS quality scores; contact Hart Hospice at (818) 802-2700 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hart Hospice (CCN B41574) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41574?state=CA to review its current CMS-published 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.