Onyx Hospice, Inc
Sherman Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11650)
CMS process measure: 96.3 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 929-8666 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver star rating or recommend percentage for Onyx Hospice, Inc, so that survey data isn't available. However, its CMS composite process score is 96.30, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
Onyx Hospice, Inc serves 32 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Onyx Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11650, since September 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Onyx Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Sherman Oaks, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 21, 2020, with the certification number A11650.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Onyx Hospice, Inc does not currently have a published CAHPS star rating or percentage of family caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, nor a percentage rating the hospice 9-10. CMS has not published these family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report reliably. This is not an indication of poor quality — simply that CMS has not released the data.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Onyx Hospice, Inc scored 96.30, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. The hospice also has a care index score of 8, and CMS data shows 2.9% of visits occurred in the last days of life.
Onyx Hospice, Inc reports serving 32 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Onyx Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11650) since September 21, 2020, 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 (star rating, percent recommending, or percent rating 9-10) for Onyx Hospice, Inc, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Onyx Hospice, Inc's CMS composite process score is 96.30, above the California state average of 93.41; its care index score is 8 and 2.9% of visits occurred in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Onyx Hospice, Inc serves 32 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, California location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Onyx Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, and CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Onyx Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since September 21, 2020.
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 people no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care; patients still receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Onyx Hospice, Inc at (818) 929-8666 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact Onyx Hospice, Inc at (818) 929-8666 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs will be met; you can review Onyx Hospice, Inc's published CMS figures and contact them at (818) 929-8666 for anything not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Onyx Hospice, Inc (CCN A11650) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11650?state=CA to review its current published 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.