Vml Hospice, Inc.
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21662)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 616-4637 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Vml Hospice, so a comparison to the California state average composite of 93.41 is not currently available. This is often because too few patients were surveyed, not necessarily a sign of quality.
Vml Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Vml Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21662), certified since August 3, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vml Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice located in Van Nuys, California, serving patients in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 3, 2021.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Vml Hospice has a care index score of 8. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider; this is often due to too few surveyed patients to report results, and it does not indicate poor quality of care. 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 is currently available. Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current published figures, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Vml Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that the patient meets eligibility requirements.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families considering hospice care are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the latest information on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Vml Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21662, since August 3, 2021), 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 because too few patients were surveyed; this does not imply 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 Vml Hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently available; CMS lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Vml Hospice serves 19 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 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vml Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not determine quality of care but can be a factor families like to know when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Vml Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 3, 2021.
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 focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
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.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Vml Hospice at (818) 616-4637 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Vml Hospice at (818) 616-4637 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, coverage area, staff availability, and CMS quality ratings; contact Vml Hospice at (818) 616-4637 for specifics and review their listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vml Hospice, Inc. directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21662?state=CA to see the most current CMS-published data.
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.