Hospice Care Inc
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31507)
CMS process measure: 92.31 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: see Care Compare · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Hospice Care Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 92.31, slightly below the California state average of 93.41.
Hospice Care Inc serves 61 ZIP codes from its Encino, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31507), certified since September 21, 2021; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Care Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Encino, California and the surrounding area from Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 21, 2021, according to CMS Care Compare records.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 — for Hospice Care Inc. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable results, 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 bundle of recommended care processes, Hospice Care Inc scored 92.31, compared to a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data available. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
Hospice Care Inc reports serving 61 ZIP codes from its Encino office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
Ownership type was not provided in the available data; families should confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing for the most current details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Hospice Care Inc?
Yes. Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31507), certified since September 21, 2021, 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, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hospice Care Inc scored 92.31 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 61 ZIP codes from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the available data; contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hospice Care Inc has been Medicare-certified since September 21, 2021.
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, typically with a prognosis 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 on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The available data does not specify care settings; please contact Hospice Care Inc directly to ask where they provide care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Hospice Care Inc directly to discuss starting care and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how they support patients and families; contact Hospice Care Inc directly for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Care Inc (CCN B31507) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31507?state=CA to review 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.