La Vera Hospice, Inc
N Hollywood, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11692)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (641) 454-5000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for La Vera Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. Families can contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
La Vera Hospice, Inc serves 33 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, La Vera Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11692, since October 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
La Vera Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in North Hollywood, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 7, 2020, according to CMS Care Compare records.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for La Vera Hospice, Inc in the current data set — this is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average (93.41) can be made at this time. A care index score of 8 is included in the CMS data, though CMS has not provided further context distinguishing this figure from other quality measures for this listing.
La Vera Hospice, Inc reports serving 33 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood office, indicating a service area covering a range of surrounding communities in the region.
Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. No cost information beyond this is available in the CMS data reviewed here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on the Medicare Care Compare website before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. La Vera Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11692) since October 7, 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 La Vera Hospice, Inc, often due to small patient counts; this does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for La Vera Hospice, Inc, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
La Vera Hospice, Inc serves 33 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood, California location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
La Vera Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 7, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person is nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive supportive medical care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where La Vera Hospice, Inc provides care; please contact the hospice at (641) 454-5000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact La Vera Hospice, Inc directly at (641) 454-5000 to learn about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about services offered, staff availability, service area, and CMS quality measures; contact the hospice at (641) 454-5000 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view La Vera Hospice, Inc's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11692?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.