Ray Hospice, Inc.
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51736)
CMS process measure: 97.5 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (323) 970-2030 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Ray Hospice, Inc., so a star rating or recommendation percentage is not available. However, its CMS composite process score of 97.50 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Ray Hospice, Inc. serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Van Nuys, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Ray Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51736, since 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ray Hospice, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Van Nuys, California and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2023. The ownership type for this hospice was not provided in the available data, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice or through Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Ray Hospice, Inc. in the data provided. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not imply anything negative about the quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Ray Hospice, Inc. scored 97.50, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. The hospice's care index score was reported as 8. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently available.
Ray Hospice, Inc. reports serving 32 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. 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. Ray Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51736), certified since August 30, 2023, 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, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 97.50, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ray Hospice, Inc. serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Van Nuys, California, 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?
The ownership type was not included in the available data; please contact the hospice at (323) 970-2030 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ray Hospice, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2023, according to CMS data.
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 those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The available data does not specify where care is provided; please contact the hospice at (323) 970-2030 to ask about their care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include intake steps; please contact Ray Hospice, Inc. directly at (323) 970-2030 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership — you can review these for Ray Hospice, Inc. on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (323) 970-2030.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ray Hospice, Inc. directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51736?state=CA to see 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.