Nirvana Hospice, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21784)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 538-5308 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Nirvana Hospice, Inc, so a star rating or recommend percentage isn't available. The hospice does have a CMS Care Index Score of 8, and families can check Medicare Care Compare for any newer figures.
Nirvana Hospice, Inc serves 39 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Nirvana Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21784, since October 18, 2021). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Nirvana Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 18, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B21784.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Nirvana Hospice, Inc has a CMS Care Index Score of 8. CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This is often the case for smaller hospices with limited patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means the data has not been made available by CMS.
CMS has also not published a composite process measure score for Nirvana Hospice, Inc that can be directly compared to the California state average of 93.41; CMS data lists this comparison as 'not reported.' Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current figures, as CMS updates this information periodically.
Nirvana Hospice, Inc reports serving 39 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office, reflecting a moderately broad service area within the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no other cost details are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided, and families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Nirvana Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21784) since October 18, 2021, 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 Nirvana Hospice, Inc, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists Nirvana Hospice, Inc's composite process score as not reported compared to the California state average of 93.41; the hospice does have a CMS Care Index Score of 8.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Nirvana Hospice, Inc serves 39 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Nirvana Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Nirvana Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 18, 2021.
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 focuses on comfort for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, usually with a prognosis 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 curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, support, or attention — it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Nirvana Hospice, Inc provides care; please contact the hospice at (818) 538-5308 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Nirvana Hospice, Inc at (818) 538-5308 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CMS quality measures shown here, the ZIP codes served, ownership type, and to contact the hospice directly at (818) 538-5308 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Nirvana Hospice, Inc's current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21784?state=CA.
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.