West Coast Hospice Management, Inc.
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551674)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 781-1888 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for West Coast Hospice Management, Inc., so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. This often happens with hospices that have small numbers of surveyed patients, not necessarily a reflection of care quality.
West Coast Hospice Management, Inc. serves 1 ZIP code from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific location falls within this service area.
Yes, West Coast Hospice Management, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN 551674, certified since August 11, 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
West Coast Hospice Management, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 11, 2012, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 551674.
According to CMS Care Compare data, West Coast Hospice Management, Inc. does not have published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — no star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 is currently listed. CMS often does not publish these figures for hospices with small numbers of surveyed patients, and this absence should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is available at this time. CMS also has not published a care index score or visits-in-the-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the data provided.
West Coast Hospice Management, Inc. is listed as serving 1 ZIP code from its Van Nuys office, indicating a narrow, localized service area rather than a broad regional footprint.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. West Coast Hospice Management, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551674, certified since August 11, 2012), 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, which is often the case for hospices with small patient counts — 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 score for West Coast Hospice Management, Inc., so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
West Coast Hospice Management, Inc. is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may want to know it when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 11, 2012.
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 when a person is expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for symptom relief and other health needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (818) 781-1888 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; please contact the hospice at (818) 781-1888 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, family caregiver satisfaction, and how the hospice compares on CMS quality measures; contact the hospice at (818) 781-1888 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the official CMS record for West Coast Hospice Management, Inc. at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551674?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.