Vermel Hospice, Inc
Sunland, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51614)
CMS process measure: 86.84 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: see Care Compare · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Vermel Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 86.84 compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
Vermel Hospice, Inc serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Sunland, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Vermel Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51614), certified since November 18, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vermel Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Sunland, California area from its office in Los Angeles County. CMS Care Compare data does not specify whether the agency is for-profit, non-profit, or government-run; families can confirm ownership type directly with the agency or on the Care Compare website. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 18, 2022.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Vermel Hospice, Inc, such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent giving a top rating of 9 or 10. This is often the result of too few surveyed families rather than a reflection of poor care, and 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, Vermel Hospice, Inc scored 86.84, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS has not published a care index score or last-days-of-life visit percentage for this hospice in the data available.
Vermel Hospice, Inc reports serving 30 ZIP codes from its Sunland office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Vermel Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51614) since November 18, 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 family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often because too few families were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Vermel Hospice, Inc scored 86.84, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Vermel Hospice, Inc serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Sunland, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The data provided does not specify the ownership type; families can verify this on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice directly.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Vermel Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since November 18, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
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 care, support, or attention to symptoms and needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Vermel Hospice, Inc delivers care; contact the hospice directly and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Vermel Hospice, Inc directly to discuss starting care, and verify certification and service details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about the areas served, CMS quality measures, family caregiver survey results, and how a hospice compares to the state average; contact Vermel Hospice, Inc directly for details not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vermel Hospice, Inc (CCN B51614) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51614?state=CA to review its current CMS-published 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.