Mount Sinai Hospice, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21601)
CMS process measure: 95.24 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (424) 333-1853 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Mount Sinai Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scores 95.24, above the California state average of 93.41.
Mount Sinai Hospice serves 33 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Mount Sinai Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21601, since March 29, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Mount Sinai Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 29, 2021 (CCN B21601).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, and percentage giving a top overall rating (9-10) are all currently unavailable. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released enough survey responses to report these figures.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Mount Sinai Hospice scores 95.24, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS has not published a separate care index score or a 'visits near end of life' percentage for this hospice in the data available here.
Mount Sinai Hospice reports serving 33 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office, giving families across a broad section of Los Angeles County a local point of contact for hospice services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Mount Sinai Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since March 29, 2021 (CCN B21601), 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 this hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Mount Sinai Hospice scores 95.24, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Mount Sinai Hospice reports serving 33 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 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Mount Sinai Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may want to weigh it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 29, 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 to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for those with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Mount Sinai Hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (424) 333-1853 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the admission process; contact Mount Sinai Hospice at (424) 333-1853 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, CMS quality scores, service area, staffing, and how care needs are met at home or elsewhere; contact the hospice directly at (424) 333-1853 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mount Sinai Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21601?state=CA to review the latest CMS-published information.
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.