Maka Hospice, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751675)
CMS process measure: 96.83 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 786-0035 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Maka Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, Maka Hospice scored 96.83, above the California state average of 93.41.
Maka Hospice serves 47 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families should confirm their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Maka Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751675, since April 2015). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Maka Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Van Nuys, California, serving Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 2, 2015, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 751675.
CMS Care Compare data does not currently show CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Maka Hospice. This often happens because a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to publish reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — Maka Hospice scored 96.83, compared to the California state average of 93.41. This places Maka Hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
Maka Hospice reports serving 47 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly on Care Compare and with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Maka Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751675) since April 2, 2015, 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 (star rating, percent recommending, or percent rating 9-10) for Maka Hospice, which is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Maka Hospice scored 96.83, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Maka Hospice reports serving 47 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 47 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Maka Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Maka Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 2, 2015.
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 is for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
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 all care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Maka Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (818) 786-0035 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Maka Hospice at (818) 786-0035 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how care is coordinated, and survey and quality scores; contact Maka Hospice at (818) 786-0035 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Maka Hospice using CCN 751675 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751675?state=CA to review its current certification and quality 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.