Bonum Hospice Services
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551786)
CMS process measure: 94.96 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 146 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 397-4792 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 71% would definitely recommend Bonum Hospice Services, and its composite process quality score of 94.96 is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Bonum Hospice Services serves 146 ZIP codes from its Burbank, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Bonum Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 551786, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bonum Hospice Services is a for-profit hospice based in Burbank, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 2013.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 71% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 71% rated their overall experience with the hospice between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; where such a figure is absent, it often reflects a small number of survey responses rather than any indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Bonum Hospice Services scored 94.96, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. A related care index score of 10 and a figure showing 11.9% of patients received visits in the final days of life are also part of the CMS dataset, though CMS's documentation of exactly how these specific figures are calculated should be confirmed on Care Compare directly.
Bonum Hospice Services' service area, per CMS data, spans 146 ZIP codes from its Burbank office. Hospice care under the Medicare hospice benefit is covered for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time this profile was created. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Bonum Hospice Services?
Yes. Bonum Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 551786) as of July 21, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 71% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Bonum Hospice Services, and 71% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in this data set.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Bonum Hospice Services scored 94.96 on the CMS composite process measure, above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, it serves 146 ZIP codes from its Burbank, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 146 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bonum Hospice Services is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't by itself determine quality; CMS survey results and quality measures are the more direct indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 2013.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing 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 no care is provided, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data set does not specify care settings for Bonum Hospice Services; please contact the hospice at (818) 397-4792 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Bonum Hospice Services directly at (818) 397-4792 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these for Bonum Hospice Services on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (818) 397-4792 for anything not listed there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bonum Hospice Services (CCN 551786) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551786?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.