Medina Hospice Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21769)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 640-6752 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite quality score for Medina Hospice Inc, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliable figures. This does not mean the hospice performs poorly — it means the data simply isn't available yet on Medicare Care Compare.
Medina Hospice Inc serves 11 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County, according to Medicare Care Compare data.
Yes, Medina Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21769, since October 15, 2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Medina Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to Medicare Care Compare records, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 15, 2021 (CCN B21769).
CMS collects family caregiver experiences through its CAHPS Hospice Survey, including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who say they would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage who rate the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. For Medina Hospice Inc, CMS has not published these CAHPS survey results, which often happens when a hospice has served too few patients during the survey period to report reliable figures. This is not an indication of poor quality — it simply means the data has not yet been made public.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time. CMS also has not published a care index score or a measure of visits in the last days of life for this listing.
Medina Hospice Inc's service area, as recorded by CMS, covers 11 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Medina Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 15, 2021 (CCN B21769), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Medina Hospice Inc, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report — it 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 Medina Hospice Inc, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Medina Hospice Inc serves 11 ZIP codes from its office in Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Medina Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality data and direct conversations with the hospice are more informative.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Medina Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 15, 2021.
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 and is typically for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
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, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information isn't in the CMS data provided. Contact Medina Hospice Inc at (818) 640-6752 to ask about where they deliver care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information isn't in the CMS data provided. Contact Medina Hospice Inc at (818) 640-6752 to learn about their intake process, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about how care is coordinated, who is available and when, and how the hospice measures caregiver satisfaction; you can also review published CMS quality measures where available for comparison.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Medina Hospice Inc (CCN B21769) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21769?state=CA to confirm 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.