Narinas Hospice Services
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41633)
CMS process measure: 93.18 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 58 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (310) 328-8277 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Narinas Hospice Services, often because too few patients were surveyed. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 93.18, about the same as California's state average of 93.41.
Narinas Hospice Services serves 58 ZIP codes from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Narinas Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN B41633), certified since June 24, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Narinas Hospice Services is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Encino, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 2022.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Narinas Hospice Services scored 93.18, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it at the state average. CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider, which often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report results publicly. This absence does not indicate poor quality; it simply means the data has not been published.
CMS also has not published a care index score or visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the data available here.
Narinas Hospice Services reports serving 58 ZIP codes from its Encino office, reflecting a fairly broad service area within the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Narinas Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN B41633) since June 24, 2022, 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 percentage who would recommend) for Narinas Hospice Services, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed rather than reflecting quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Narinas Hospice Services scored 93.18, compared to California's state average of 93.41 — essentially at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Narinas Hospice Services reports serving 58 ZIP codes from its Encino, California location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 58 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 2022, according to CMS records.
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 life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates 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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Narinas Hospice Services at (310) 328-8277 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover admission steps; contact Narinas Hospice Services directly at (310) 328-8277 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the hospice's CMS quality scores, the ZIP codes it serves, its certification history, and how it supports families — Narinas Hospice Services can be reached at (310) 328-8277 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Narinas Hospice Services (CCN B41633) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41633?state=CA to see the latest published CMS data.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for Narinas Hospice Services was not included in the data provided; you can confirm this on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice at (310) 328-8277.
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.