Sm Glory Hospice, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31649)
CMS process measure: 94.34 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 415-7136 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or recommend percentage for Sm Glory Hospice, Inc. On CMS's composite process quality measure, it scores 94.34, which is at the California state average of 93.41.
Sm Glory Hospice, Inc serves 55 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Sm Glory Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31649, since January 4, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sm Glory Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. CMS records show the hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 4, 2022. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this hospice in the current dataset.
CMS collects the CAHPS Hospice Survey to capture what family caregivers report about their experience. For Sm Glory Hospice, Inc, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 — this is often the case for smaller hospices with limited survey volume, and it does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Sm Glory Hospice, Inc scores 94.34, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — CMS classifies this as at the state average. A related care index figure of 7 also appears in CMS data, though CMS has not published details on visits in the last days of life for this hospice.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sm Glory Hospice, Inc's service area spans 55 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Sm Glory Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31649) as of January 4, 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 survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often because of limited patient survey counts; this does not mean the care is poor.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 94.34, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — CMS classifies this as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare data, it serves 55 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 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice; ownership type alone does not determine quality of care, so it's worth reviewing available quality measures directly.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sm Glory Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since January 4, 2022, according to CMS 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 and typically have 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, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Sm Glory Hospice, Inc at (818) 415-7136 to ask where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Sm Glory Hospice, Inc directly at (818) 415-7136 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver experience ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs would be met; you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (818) 415-7136.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sm Glory Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31649?state=CA to confirm current CMS 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.