Life Source Hospice
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11646)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 9 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 236-2323 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite quality score for Life Source Hospice, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This absence often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than a quality concern.
Life Source Hospice serves 9 ZIP codes from its office in Van Nuys, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Life Source Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11646, certified since October 15, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Life Source Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 15, 2020.
CMS collects family caregiver experiences through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, which typically reports a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating their overall experience 9 or 10. For Life Source Hospice, CMS has not published these CAHPS survey results in the data available here, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliable figures. This does not indicate poor quality; it simply means the data has not been made public.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice in the data provided, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time.
Life Source Hospice's service area, per CMS records, covers 9 ZIP codes surrounding its Van Nuys office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries whose physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Life Source Hospice?
Yes. Life Source Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11646) as of October 15, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Life Source Hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this is not evidence of 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 Life Source Hospice, so no comparison to California's state average of 93.41 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Life Source Hospice, based in Van Nuys, California (Los Angeles County), serves 9 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 9 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Life Source Hospice is listed as a for-profit organization in CMS records. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and family survey results, when available, offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Life Source Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 15, 2020, according to CMS records.
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 with a terminal prognosis who have generally stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Life Source Hospice; please contact the hospice at (626) 236-2323 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Life Source Hospice at (626) 236-2323 for guidance and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Life Source Hospice at (626) 236-2323 to discuss these directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Life Source Hospice (CCN A11646) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11646?state=CA to review the most current CMS 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.