Bristol Hospice- Greater Los Angeles
Lakewood, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551502)
CMS process measure: 99.84 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 146 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (562) 904-6777 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Bristol Hospice- Greater Los Angeles an overall CAHPS star rating of 1 out of 5, with 73% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.84 compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
Bristol Hospice- Greater Los Angeles serves 146 ZIP codes from its office in Lakewood, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Bristol Hospice- Greater Los Angeles is Medicare-certified (CCN 551502), certified since February 22, 2007; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice- Greater Los Angeles is a for-profit hospice based in Lakewood, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 22, 2007 (CCN 551502).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave this hospice an overall star rating of 1 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 73% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 69% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by a sample of family caregivers and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes, Bristol Hospice- Greater Los Angeles scored 99.84, 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 26.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to available data.
The hospice reports serving 146 ZIP codes from its Lakewood office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice- Greater Los Angeles is Medicare-certified (CCN 551502) since February 22, 2007, 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 survey, this hospice received an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, with 73% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 69% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.84, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 146 ZIP codes from its Lakewood, 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?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 22, 2007.
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 is for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice does not mean giving up care — it shifts the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact them at (562) 904-6777 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact the hospice directly at (562) 904-6777 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how to begin care — for specifics beyond CMS data, contact the hospice at (562) 904-6777.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice- Greater Los Angeles (CCN 551502) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551502?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.