Nuera Hospice, Inc
Canoga Park, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21783)
CMS process measure: 69.05 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 202-0998 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Nuera Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, Nuera Hospice scored 69.05, below the California state average of 93.41.
Nuera Hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its Canoga Park, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Nuera Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21783, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Nuera Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Canoga Park, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, Nuera Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 3, 2021.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Nuera Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — simply that CMS has not yet published or released that data for this provider.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Nuera Hospice scored 69.05, compared to a California state average of 93.41. This places Nuera Hospice below the state average on this measure, as reported in CMS Care Compare data. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 for this hospice.
Nuera Hospice reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its Canoga Park office, giving families across a fairly wide area of Los Angeles County access to its services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Nuera Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21783) since September 3, 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 Nuera Hospice, which is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than an indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Nuera Hospice's composite process score is 69.05, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this CMS measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Nuera Hospice reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its Canoga Park, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Nuera Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is disclosed by CMS but does not by itself indicate the quality of care provided.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Nuera Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 3, 2021, according to CMS records.
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 specifically for those who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is 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 care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify the settings where Nuera Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (747) 202-0998 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The steps to begin care aren't included in the CMS data provided; please contact Nuera Hospice at (747) 202-0998 to ask about their intake process.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the ZIP codes served, and how long the provider has been Medicare-certified — you can also ask the hospice directly at (747) 202-0998 about its services.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Nuera Hospice, Inc (CCN B21783) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21783?state=CA to see the most current CMS 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.