Niagara Hospice Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51523)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (323) 963-6338 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Niagara Hospice Inc, so a specific rating comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is not available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current published figures.
Niagara Hospice Inc serves 47 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Niagara Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51523, since November 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Niagara Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 11, 2022.
The listing data provided does not include the hospice's ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government), so families should confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare. CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice in the data available here, including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating it 9-10 out of 10 — this is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to publish reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS has also 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. One figure that is available is a care index score of 8, as reported by CMS.
Niagara Hospice Inc serves a broad area, covering 47 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies they qualify; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the CMS data vintage provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Niagara Hospice Inc?
Yes, Niagara Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51523, since November 11, 2022), 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 Niagara Hospice Inc in the data available, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report; this is not an indication 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 this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time; a care index score of 8 is available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Niagara Hospice Inc serves 47 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 47 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for this hospice is not included in the data provided; families can confirm this directly by calling (323) 963-6338 or checking Medicare Care Compare. Ownership type can affect organizational structure but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Niagara Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since November 11, 2022.
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 focused on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Niagara Hospice Inc at (323) 963-6338 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not include enrollment steps; contact Niagara Hospice Inc at (323) 963-6338 to learn how to begin, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact Niagara Hospice Inc at (323) 963-6338 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Niagara Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51523?state=CA to confirm certification status and any published 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.