1 Heart Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc
Torrance, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01634)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 352-1916 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 84% would definitely recommend 1 Heart Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc, and its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
1 Heart Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc serves 64 ZIP codes from its Torrance, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, 1 Heart Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01634), certified since April 30, 2019. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
1 Heart Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Torrance, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 30, 2019 (CCN A01634).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 84% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 23.5% of patients received visits from a hospice nurse or medical professional in the last days of life. As with all such measures, small patient counts can affect what CMS is able to calculate and publish, and an unpublished figure does not indicate poor quality.
1 Heart Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc reports serving a broad area, covering 64 ZIP codes from its Torrance office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. 1 Heart Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01634) since April 30, 2019, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 64 ZIP codes from its office in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, but CMS makes it publicly available so families can consider it alongside other measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 30, 2019.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact 1 Heart Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc at (818) 352-1916 to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment details; please contact the hospice directly at (818) 352-1916 to learn about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families day to day; contact (818) 352-1916 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up 1 Heart Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01634?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.