Skyline Hospice Care, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21677)
CMS process measure: 77.55 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 86 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 264-1708 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 59% would definitely recommend Skyline Hospice Care, and 65% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 77.55, below the California state average of 93.41.
Skyline Hospice Care serves 86 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Skyline Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21677, since August 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Skyline Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 11, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B21677.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 59% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 65% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct star rating figure separate from these percentages for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects a bundle of care processes hospices are expected to deliver, Skyline Hospice Care scored 77.55, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing this hospice below the state average on this measure. A separate care index score of 10 and a visits-in-the-last-days-of-life percentage of 4.6% are also reported by CMS, though CMS advises these figures be considered alongside patient volume and other context.
Skyline Hospice Care reports serving 86 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office, indicating a broad service area across the greater Los Angeles region.
As a Medicare-certified hospice, care through Skyline Hospice Care is covered by the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Skyline Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21677) since August 11, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 59% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 65% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Skyline Hospice Care scored 77.55, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Skyline Hospice Care serves 86 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 86 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Skyline Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but CMS reports it as part of the public record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 11, 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 patients who have a terminal prognosis and are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
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 care, attention, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Skyline Hospice Care at (747) 264-1708 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Skyline Hospice Care at (747) 264-1708 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, CMS quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Skyline Hospice Care at (747) 264-1708 for specifics and verify figures on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Skyline Hospice Care, Inc using CCN B21677 at medicare.gov/care-compare to review its current CMS-reported figures.
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.