Diamond Hospice Services Inc
Torrance, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11654)
CMS process measure: 96.15 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 899-4621 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Diamond Hospice Services Inc, often due to limited survey responses. However, on CMS's composite process measure, it scored 96.15 compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
Diamond Hospice Services Inc serves 55 ZIP codes from its office in Torrance, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Diamond Hospice Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11654), certified since October 24, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Diamond Hospice Services Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Torrance, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and beyond. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 24, 2020 (CCN A11654).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Diamond Hospice Services Inc. This is common for smaller hospices or those with limited survey responses and does not by itself indicate anything about the quality of care provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, Diamond Hospice Services Inc scored 96.15, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 9.5% of patients, based on the most recently published CMS data.
Diamond Hospice Services Inc's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 55 ZIP codes from its Torrance office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis. All figures above are drawn directly 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. Diamond Hospice Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11654) as of October 24, 2020, 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 Diamond Hospice Services Inc, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Diamond Hospice Services Inc scored 96.15 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports visits in the last days of life for 9.5% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Diamond Hospice Services Inc serves 55 ZIP codes from its Torrance, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Diamond Hospice Services Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS's quality measures and survey data offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Diamond Hospice Services Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 24, 2020.
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 who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the last phase of a terminal illness.
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 on care, attention, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for Diamond Hospice Services Inc; contact the hospice at (626) 899-4621 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Diamond Hospice Services Inc at (626) 899-4621 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care needs are met; contact Diamond Hospice Services Inc at (626) 899-4621 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Diamond Hospice Services Inc (CCN A11654) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11654?state=CA to review its current CMS-published information.
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.