Visiting Nurses Hospice, Inc
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551757)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 485-2218 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Visiting Nurses Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. CMS does list a care index score of 8 for this hospice, but this cannot be compared to a percentage or star rating.
Visiting Nurses Hospice, Inc serves 17 ZIP codes from its Burbank, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families in this service area may be eligible to receive care from this hospice.
Yes, Visiting Nurses Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551757, since 2013). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Visiting Nurses Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Burbank, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 2, 2013 (CCN 551757).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients. This does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means CMS does not yet have enough survey responses to report a star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10 on Medicare Care Compare.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 can be made at this time. CMS does list a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
Visiting Nurses Hospice, Inc reports serving 17 ZIP codes from its Burbank office, giving families in the surrounding area access to its services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and review the latest information on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Visiting Nurses Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551757) since August 2, 2013, 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, often due to a small number of surveyed patients — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so a comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is not currently possible. CMS does report a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Visiting Nurses Hospice, Inc serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Burbank, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Visiting Nurses Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it can be a factor families consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 2, 2013.
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 for people who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies 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 and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Visiting Nurses Hospice, Inc at (818) 485-2218 or 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 Visiting Nurses Hospice, Inc at (818) 485-2218 for details, and verify certification information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; for this hospice, contact (818) 485-2218 to discuss specifics not published by CMS.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Visiting Nurses Hospice, Inc directly using CCN 551757 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551757?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.