Ivs Hospice, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31540)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 296-9561 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Ivs Hospice, Inc, often because of a small number of surveyed patients, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. CMS Care Compare does list a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
Ivs Hospice, Inc serves 28 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Ivs Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B31540, certified since October 6, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Ivs Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Van Nuys, California and surrounding areas in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 6, 2021. CMS Care Compare data does not include an ownership type for this hospice, so families should confirm this detail directly with the provider.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Ivs Hospice, Inc — including the star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 — likely because of a small number of surveyed patients. This is not an indicator of poor quality, only that CMS has not published this measure for this provider.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is available at this time. CMS does list a care index score of 8 for Ivs Hospice, Inc, though CMS does not report visit data near the end of life for this hospice in the data provided.
Ivs Hospice, Inc reports serving 28 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated by CMS over time; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ivs Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31540) as of October 6, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their 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 when a hospice has served a small number of patients; 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 no comparison to California's state average of 93.41 is currently available. CMS does report a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Ivs Hospice, Inc serves 28 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 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not include the ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice at (818) 296-9561 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ivs Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 6, 2021, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms and stress, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people 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 from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact Ivs Hospice, Inc at (818) 296-9561 or check Medicare Care Compare to learn where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Ivs Hospice, Inc directly at (818) 296-9561 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures, service area, and how care needs will be met; you can review these details for Ivs Hospice, Inc on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (818) 296-9561.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ivs Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31540?state=CA to see the latest 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.