Kindred Heart Hospice, Inc
Canoga Park, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31533)
CMS process measure: 98.15 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (661) 675-5808 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or percent-recommend score for Kindred Heart Hospice. However, its CMS composite process score of 98.15 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Kindred Heart Hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its Canoga Park, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Kindred Heart Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31533, since March 19, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kindred Heart Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Canoga Park, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 2021.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Kindred Heart Hospice scored 98.15, which is above the California state average of 93.41. This figure comes from CMS Care Compare data. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider; this is often the case for hospices with smaller patient survey counts, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
Kindred Heart Hospice reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its Canoga Park office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
Ownership type was not provided in the CMS data supplied for this listing; families are encouraged to confirm ownership status directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details are provided here beyond that general coverage fact.
Families considering hospice care are encouraged to review this hospice's full profile on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with any questions about their specific needs.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Kindred Heart Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31533, since March 19, 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 (star rating or percent recommend) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.15, above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 52 ZIP codes from its Canoga Park, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 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 data provided; contact the hospice at (661) 675-5808 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal prognosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings; contact the hospice at (661) 675-5808 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact the hospice at (661) 675-5808 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, and quality measure results; contact the hospice at (661) 675-5808 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Kindred Heart Hospice's official profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31533?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.