Skylar Hospice Care, Inc
Sherman Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31520)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 452-5655 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Skylar Hospice Care, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's quality composite process measure, it scored 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
Skylar Hospice Care, Inc serves 33 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Skylar Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31520, since December 28, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Skylar Hospice Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Sherman Oaks, California and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 28, 2021 (CCN B31520). CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice; families are encouraged to ask the hospice directly about its ownership structure.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Skylar Hospice Care, Inc, including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10. This absence often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's quality composite process measure, Skylar Hospice Care, Inc scored 100.00, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS has not published a separate care index score or a figure for visits in the last days of life for this hospice.
Skylar Hospice Care, Inc's service area covers 33 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or at the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Skylar Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31520) as of December 28, 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 this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Skylar Hospice Care, Inc scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 33 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not specify the ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (818) 452-5655 to ask directly.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 28, 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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, but rather a different kind of care aimed at easing symptoms and supporting the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Skylar Hospice Care, Inc at (818) 452-5655 to ask about care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Skylar Hospice Care, Inc directly at (818) 452-5655 to learn about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores versus state averages, service area, ownership, and how care is provided; contact the hospice at (818) 452-5655 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Skylar Hospice Care, Inc (CCN B31520) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31520?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.