Cherish Hospice
Torrance, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551559)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 56 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (310) 320-1677 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Cherish Hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Cherish Hospice scored 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
Cherish Hospice serves 56 ZIP codes from its Torrance, California office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Cherish Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551559, since April 13, 2009); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Cherish Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Torrance, California, serving Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 13, 2009, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 551559.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Cherish Hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Cherish 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 12.0% of patients had visits in the last days of life, per the available Care Compare data.
Cherish Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 56 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Torrance office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Cherish Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551559) since April 13, 2009, 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 Cherish Hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Cherish Hospice's CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Cherish Hospice, located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, serves 56 ZIP codes according to CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 56 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Cherish Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but CMS reports it so families can consider it alongside quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Cherish Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 13, 2009.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curing an illness, typically when a doctor certifies 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 and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The available CMS data does not specify where Cherish Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (310) 320-1677 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 Cherish Hospice directly at (310) 320-1677 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 measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Cherish Hospice at (310) 320-1677 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Cherish Hospice (CCN 551559) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551559?state=CA to confirm current CMS-reported 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.