Mercury Hospice, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN D61500)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 2 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 582-3814 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Mercury 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.
Mercury Hospice, Inc serves 2 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Mercury Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN D61500, since May 2024); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Mercury Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice provider serving Van Nuys, California and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, Mercury Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since May 6, 2024 (CCN D61500).
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for Mercury Hospice, Inc. This is often the case for hospices that have been certified for a shorter period or have small patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means CMS has not yet released enough data to report these measures publicly.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 can be made at this time.
Mercury Hospice, Inc's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 2 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office in Los Angeles County.
Eligible Medicare beneficiaries who choose hospice care from a Medicare-certified provider like Mercury Hospice, Inc have their hospice care covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Mercury Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN D61500) since May 6, 2024, 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 Mercury Hospice, Inc, often because of limited patient counts; this does not indicate anything negative about the care provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Mercury Hospice, Inc, so a comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is not currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Mercury Hospice, Inc serves 2 ZIP codes from its office in Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 2 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Mercury Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since May 6, 2024.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final stages of life.
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 is a care choice, not a decision to stop all forms of care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Mercury Hospice, Inc; please contact the hospice at (818) 582-3814 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process for Mercury Hospice, Inc; please contact the hospice directly at (818) 582-3814 for guidance.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, how care needs are met day-to-day, and what CMS quality measures show; contact Mercury Hospice, Inc at (818) 582-3814 to ask these questions directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mercury Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/D61500?state=CA to review current CMS-reported information.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not provided in the available data for Mercury Hospice, Inc; contact the hospice at (818) 582-3814 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm this detail.
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.