Angel'S Smile Hospice, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551730)
CMS process measure: 94.66 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 84 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 505-9010 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Angel'S Smile Hospice, Inc., often because of a small number of surveyed patients. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 94.66, above the California state average of 93.41.
Angel'S Smile Hospice, Inc. serves 84 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles, CA office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data. Families should confirm their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Angel'S Smile Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551730, since 2013). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Angel'S Smile Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice serving Los Angeles, California and the surrounding area, Medicare-certified since May 22, 2013 (CCN 551730). Families arranging end-of-life care can use this profile, drawn entirely from CMS Care Compare data, to understand how this hospice compares on published quality measures.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Angel'S Smile Hospice, Inc. This often happens when a hospice serves too few patients for CMS to publish reliable survey figures, and it should not be taken as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Angel'S Smile Hospice, Inc. scored 94.66, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 16.7% of patients received a visit in the final days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area, according to CMS data, spans 84 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles office in Los Angeles County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are included here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Angel'S Smile Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551730), certified since May 22, 2013, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; it is not an indicator of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's CMS composite process score is 94.66, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 16.7% of patients received a visit in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Angel'S Smile Hospice, Inc. serves 84 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 84 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Angel'S Smile Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey data offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 22, 2013.
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 and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical attention for symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (818) 505-9010 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (818) 505-9010 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (818) 505-9010 for details specific to your situation.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Angel'S Smile Hospice, Inc. directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551730?state=CA to confirm current CMS data.
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.