Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of California- Los Angeles
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051790)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 217 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (866) 278-7500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice 4 out of 5 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of California – Los Angeles serves 217 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of California – Los Angeles is Medicare-certified (CCN 051790, since 2006). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of California – Los Angeles is a for-profit hospice based in Glendale, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 17, 2006 (CCN 051790).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
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 to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 42.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of California – Los Angeles reports serving 217 ZIP codes from its Glendale office, indicating a wide service area within the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current vintage. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. This profile does not include cost, staffing, or facility details beyond what CMS publishes.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of California – Los Angeles has been Medicare-certified since February 17, 2006 (CCN 051790), 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, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating the care a 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 to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 42.8% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 217 ZIP codes from its Glendale, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 217 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 care quality; CMS's survey and process measures are the best available indicators from this data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 17, 2006, according to CMS records.
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 and quality of life when a person is no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean withholding all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (866) 278-7500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice directly at (866) 278-7500 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly staff respond to needs, where care is provided, and how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures — all of which you can review on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (866) 278-7500.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051790?state=CA using CCN 051790.
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.