Van Nuys Serenity Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.

For-Profit7 years operating

Van Nuys, California — Los Angeles County

Van Nuys Serenity Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice provider that scores well above average overall, ranking in the 49th percentile in California. They perform particularly well in family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in this area. When speaking with them, ask about their approach to after-hours care, how they communicate changes in a patient's condition, and what support they offer to caregivers.

Some measures not reported by this provider.

80/100

Wayven Quality Score

Excellent

Above 49% of hospices in California

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Quality breakdown

Three pillars that make up the overall score. Tap to explore individual measures.

Visits in last days of lifeNot reported

Pain screeningNot reported

Pain assessmentNot reported

Breathing difficulty screeningNot reported

Breathing difficulty treatmentNot reported

Bowel care for pain medication patientsNot reported

2 measures not reported

Note: Family satisfaction scores are from the California CAHPS Hospice Survey (state-level, not provider-specific). Providers in this state share these benchmarks.

Overall rating (9-10)78State-level data

Would recommend81State-level data

Timely care73State-level data

Team communication79State-level data

Respect88State-level data

Emotional & spiritual support88State-level data

Symptom management73State-level data

Caregiver training73State-level data

Treatment preferences documentedNot reported

Beliefs & values addressedNot reported

1 measure not reported

HCI Score

out of 10

49%

Percentile

in California

#1073

State Rank

in California

HCI composite score8Average

State avg: 8.4

HIS composite scoreNot reported

Continuous care / inpatient days0Above average

Gaps in nursing visits73.1Above average

Nurse care minutes per day9.1Above average

About this provider

Van Nuys Serenity Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc. performs strongly in Family Support, placing them among the better providers in California.

Ask about their on-call availability and how they support families between scheduled visits.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score: 8 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days: 0
Gaps in nursing visits: 73.1
Nurse care minutes per day: 9.1
Visits near death: 100
Per-beneficiary spending: $2823

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score: Not reported
Treatment preferences: Not reported
Beliefs & values: Not reported
Pain screening: Not reported
Pain assessment: Not reported
Dyspnea screening: Not reported
Dyspnea treatment: Not reported
Opioid bowel care: Not reported

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life: Not reported
Nurse care minutes / day: 9.1
Per-beneficiary spending: $2823
Avg daily census: Not reported

Patient Mix

Cancer: Not reported
Dementia: Not reported
Heart disease: Not reported
Respiratory: Not reported
Stroke: Not reported

Data Sources

CCN: A01587
CMS Region: 9

All scores come directly from CMS. Providers cannot edit or influence their profile on this site.

Contact

Van Nuys, CA 91401

(818) 988-3355