St Peter'S Hospice Services
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11703)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 212-5085 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for St Peter'S Hospice Services, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is currently available. CMS also lists the composite process measure comparison to the California state average as not reported for this hospice.
St Peter'S Hospice Services serves 50 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, St Peter'S Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN A11703), certified since November 13, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Peter'S Hospice Services is a for-profit hospice located in Van Nuys, California, serving Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 2020 (CCN A11703).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and does not imply anything negative about the quality of care provided.
CMS has also not reported a composite process measure comparison against the California state average (93.41) for this hospice, marked as 'not reported' in the CMS data. A care index score of 6 has been recorded, and CMS data shows 0.0% for visits in the last days of life, though families should confirm the meaning and context of this figure directly with CMS Care Compare or the hospice itself.
St Peter'S Hospice Services reports serving 50 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, St Peter'S Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN A11703) since November 13, 2020, 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 due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the comparison of this hospice's composite process measure to the California state average (93.41) as 'not reported.'
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Peter'S Hospice Services serves 50 ZIP codes from its office in Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Peter'S Hospice Services is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate the quality of care, but it can be a factor families consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient's life expectancy is generally six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact St Peter'S Hospice Services at (818) 212-5085 to ask directly.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; contact St Peter'S Hospice Services at (818) 212-5085 and verify certification and details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated — for specifics on this hospice, contact them at (818) 212-5085 and review their listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Peter'S Hospice Services directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11703?state=CA to confirm current certification and quality 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.