West Gate Hospice, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51730)
CMS process measure: 97.87 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: see Care Compare · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for West Gate Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 97.87, above the California state average of 93.41.
West Gate Hospice, Inc serves 61 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, West Gate Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51730), certified since March 16, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
West Gate Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving patients and families in and around Van Nuys, California, in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 16, 2022. CMS has not published the ownership type for this hospice in the data provided, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as the star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage giving a top overall rating, for West Gate Hospice, Inc. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care; it simply means the sample size may not have met CMS's public reporting threshold.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, West Gate Hospice, Inc scored 97.87, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure.
West Gate Hospice, Inc's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 61 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from West Gate Hospice, Inc?
Yes. West Gate Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51730) since March 16, 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 for West Gate Hospice, Inc, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, West Gate Hospice, Inc scored 97.87, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
West Gate Hospice, Inc serves 61 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County, per CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not list an ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice directly and check Medicare Care Compare to confirm this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
West Gate Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since March 16, 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 for people who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients continue to receive medical care aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for West Gate Hospice, Inc; contact the hospice directly 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 for West Gate Hospice, Inc; contact the hospice directly to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; the hospice can answer specifics not covered in CMS data, and Medicare Care Compare has additional published measures.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up West Gate Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51730?state=CA using CCN B51730.
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.