Instant Care Hospice, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921674)
CMS process measure: 96.88 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 732-4326 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Instant Care Hospice, Inc, often because too few patients were surveyed. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 96.88, above the California state average of 93.41.
Instant Care Hospice, Inc serves 41 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Instant Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921674, since 2017). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Instant Care Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 10, 2017, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice providers for several years.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to too few surveyed patients to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS does not have enough data to publish these figures for Instant Care Hospice, Inc.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Instant Care Hospice, Inc scored 96.88, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
Instant Care Hospice, Inc reports serving 41 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office, giving families a sense of the breadth of its service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Instant Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921674) since July 10, 2017. 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 survey results (star rating, percent recommending, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed. This does not indicate poor quality, only that the data isn't published.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Instant Care Hospice, Inc scored 96.88 on CMS's composite process measure, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 41 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 41 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Instant Care Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own, but it's a factor some families like to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Instant Care Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since July 10, 2017.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness to relieve symptoms, while hospice care is focused on comfort for people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis 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 care or attention — symptom management and support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Instant Care Hospice, Inc at (818) 732-4326 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; please contact Instant Care Hospice, Inc at (818) 732-4326 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Instant Care Hospice, Inc at (818) 732-4326 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Instant Care Hospice, Inc using CCN 921674 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921674?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.