Kaiser Foundation Hospital Los Angeles - Hospice
Pasadena, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051525)
CMS process measure: 87.28 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 127 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (323) 783-7416 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 2-star CAHPS rating, with 70% saying they would definitely recommend it, and its CMS composite process score of 87.28 is below the California state average of 93.41. These figures come from CMS Care Compare survey data.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Los Angeles - Hospice serves 127 ZIP codes from its office in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Kaiser Foundation Hospital Los Angeles - Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 051525, certified since February 2, 1987. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Los Angeles - Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Pasadena, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 2, 1987, under CCN 051525.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 2-star rating. Seventy percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 75% rated their overall experience as a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, this hospice scored 87.28, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 33.0% of patients, as published in its most recent data release.
This hospice reports serving 127 ZIP codes from its Pasadena office, reflecting a broad service area across the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current reporting period — families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, this hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051525) since February 2, 1987, 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 Care Compare data shows a 2-star CAHPS rating, with 70% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 75% 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 87.28, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure per CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 127 ZIP codes from its office in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 127 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity; ownership type is one factor among several CMS data points and does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 2, 1987.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure once a doctor certifies a limited life expectancy; both emphasize quality of life and symptom relief.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (323) 783-7416 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; please contact the hospice at (323) 783-7416 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and its service area — figures like these are available on Medicare Care Compare, and you can also contact the hospice directly at (323) 783-7416.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 051525 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051525?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.