Western Care Hospice, Inc.
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751718)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 983-2412 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS caregiver star rating or a composite process-of-care score for Western Care Hospice, Inc., so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently available. This is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a reflection of care quality.
Western Care Hospice, Inc. serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Van Nuys, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Western Care Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 751718), certified since June 19, 2015; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Western Care Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice located in Van Nuys, California, serving Los Angeles County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 2015, under CCN 751718.
CMS Care Compare collects family caregiver experiences through the CAHPS Hospice Survey and publishes process-of-care composite scores for certified hospices. For Western Care Hospice, Inc., CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10. This often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable results, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score, care index score, or percentage of visits in the last days of life for this hospice in the current dataset. The state average composite score for California hospices is 93.41, but no comparison value is available for Western Care Hospice, Inc. at this time.
Western Care Hospice, Inc. reports serving 20 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries once a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no additional cost information is included here.
All figures above reflect data published on CMS Care Compare. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and review the Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Western Care Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 751718) as of June 19, 2015, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommending, percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often because too few surveys were collected to report reliably.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process-of-care score for Western Care Hospice, Inc., so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Western Care Hospice, Inc. serves 20 ZIP codes 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 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Western Care Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, and families can review CMS-reported measures alongside this information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 2015.
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 terminal prognosis who have stopped pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care; it means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life for a terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Western Care Hospice, Inc. at (818) 983-2412 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; please contact Western Care Hospice, Inc. directly at (818) 983-2412 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and staffing — contact the hospice at (818) 983-2412 and review its Medicare Care Compare listing for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Western Care Hospice, Inc.'s official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751718?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.