Van Nuys Hospice, Inc.
San Fernando, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31713)
CMS process measure: 89.61 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 70 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 813-8159 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Van Nuys Hospice, Inc., so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 89.61, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Van Nuys Hospice, Inc. serves 70 ZIP codes from its office in San Fernando, California, located in Alameda county.
Yes, Van Nuys Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B31713), certified since 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Van Nuys Hospice, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice based in San Fernando, California, serving patients in Alameda county and beyond. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 29, 2021.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, 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 CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Van Nuys Hospice, Inc. scored 89.61, compared to a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data available.
CMS data also shows this hospice serves a wide geographic area, covering 70 different ZIP codes from its San Fernando office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify; no cost details beyond that are available here. Families are encouraged to review the hospice's full profile directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice at (818) 813-8159 for details about staffing, services, and how to begin care, as this information is not part of the CMS dataset used here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Van Nuys Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B31713) since November 29, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results, such as a star rating or percentage of caregivers who would recommend, for this hospice, which often happens when there are small patient counts and does not suggest poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Van Nuys Hospice, Inc. scored 89.61, below the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 70 ZIP codes from its office in San Fernando, California, in Alameda county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 70 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Van Nuys Hospice, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since November 29, 2021, 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 is generally for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort near the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data reviewed here doesn't specify where this hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (818) 813-8159 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The steps to begin care aren't included in the CMS data used here; please contact Van Nuys Hospice, Inc. at (818) 813-8159 for that information.
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; you can review this hospice's published CMS data on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (818) 813-8159 for anything not covered there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Van Nuys Hospice, Inc. (CCN B31713) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31713?state=CA to confirm its certification and published quality data.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for this hospice is not included in the CMS data reviewed here; please contact the hospice at (818) 813-8159 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
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.