Vega Hospice, Inc
Canoga Park, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01715)
CMS process measure: 97.78 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 200-5446 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Vega Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 97.78 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Vega Hospice, Inc serves 62 ZIP codes from its Canoga Park, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Vega Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01715, since December 23, 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vega Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Canoga Park, California, serving Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 23, 2019 (CCN A01715).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Vega Hospice, Inc. This is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients and families rather than any indication of poor care, so families should not read anything negative into its absence.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Vega Hospice, Inc scored 97.78, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS has also published a care index score of 8 for this hospice. CMS has not published a measure for visits in the last days of life for this hospice in the data provided.
Vega Hospice, Inc reports serving 62 ZIP codes from its Canoga Park office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee information is included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vega Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since December 23, 2019 (CCN A01715), 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 (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Vega Hospice, Inc, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; it does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Vega Hospice, Inc has a CMS composite process score of 97.78, above the California state average of 93.41, and a reported care index score of 8.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Vega Hospice, Inc serves 62 ZIP codes from its office in Canoga Park, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vega Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it can be one factor families consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Vega Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since December 23, 2019.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care is specifically for patients who have stopped seeking curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
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, as patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Vega Hospice, Inc delivers care; contact the hospice at (747) 200-5446 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Vega Hospice, Inc at (747) 200-5446 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review Vega Hospice, Inc's available CMS figures and confirm additional details by calling (747) 200-5446.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vega Hospice, Inc directly using CCN A01715 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01715?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.