Shoreline Hospice, Inc.
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41677)
CMS process measure: 88 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 582-3208 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Shoreline Hospice, Inc., so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 88.00, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Shoreline Hospice, Inc. serves 36 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Shoreline Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41677), certified since July 3, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Shoreline Hospice, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. CMS Care Compare records show it has been Medicare-certified since July 3, 2022. The specific ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) is not included in the data provided; families should confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Shoreline Hospice, Inc.—including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs certain recommended care processes, Shoreline Hospice, Inc. scored 88.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this particular measure, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data available.
Shoreline Hospice, Inc. reports serving 36 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; no cost details beyond this general coverage fact are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the hospice's full profile on Medicare Care Compare for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Shoreline Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41677) since July 3, 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 this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Shoreline Hospice, Inc. scored 88.00 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Shoreline Hospice, Inc. serves 36 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type is not included in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (818) 582-3208 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Shoreline Hospice, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since July 3, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare 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 focuses on comfort for patients 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on receiving care, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Shoreline Hospice, Inc.; please contact the hospice directly at (818) 582-3208 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin the process of hospice care with Shoreline Hospice, Inc., contact them directly at (818) 582-3208 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact Shoreline Hospice, Inc. at (818) 582-3208 for details specific to them.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Shoreline Hospice, Inc.'s certification, service area, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41677?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.