La Best Hospice Care
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11768)
CMS process measure: 93.81 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 106 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 453-5030 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for La Best Hospice Care, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 93.81, which is at the California state average of 93.41.
La Best Hospice Care serves 106 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, La Best Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN A11768, certified since December 10, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
La Best Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice based in Van Nuys, California, serving Los Angeles County and a wide surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A11768.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for La Best Hospice Care. This absence often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality, so families should not read it as a negative sign.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, La Best Hospice Care scored 93.81, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — CMS characterizes this as being at the state average. The hospice's care index score, as reported by CMS, is 9.
La Best Hospice Care reports serving 106 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office, reflecting a fairly broad service area within the region.
Regarding costs: the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from La Best Hospice Care?
Yes. La Best Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN A11768, since 12/10/2020), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results for La Best Hospice Care, likely due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
La Best Hospice Care's composite process score is 93.81, compared to California's state average of 93.41, placing it at the state average per CMS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
La Best Hospice Care serves 106 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 106 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
La Best Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, since Medicare certification and quality measures apply equally to all ownership types.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
La Best Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 2020, according to CMS records.
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 patients with a life-limiting illness, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the disease runs its normal course.
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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for La Best Hospice Care; please contact the hospice at (818) 453-5030 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process for La Best Hospice Care; contact the hospice at (818) 453-5030 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about services offered, coverage area, staff availability, and quality measures; contact La Best Hospice Care at (818) 453-5030 for specifics and review the Medicare Care Compare page for published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up La Best Hospice Care (CCN A11768) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11768?state=CA to review current CMS-published information.
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.