Palermo Hospice, Inc
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21723)
CMS process measure: 92.44 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 83 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 751-0751 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Palermo Hospice, Inc, often because of small patient counts. On CMS's composite process quality measure, the hospice scores 92.44, which is listed as at the California state average of 93.41.
Palermo Hospice, Inc reports serving 83 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Palermo Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B21723, certified since 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Palermo Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Glendale, California, serving Los Angeles County. The hospice is government-owned and has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 2021.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9 or 10 — for Palermo Hospice, Inc. This is often the result of small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS does not yet have enough survey responses to publish results.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Palermo Hospice, Inc scores 92.44, which CMS lists as at the state average for California (93.41). The hospice's care index score is 10. CMS has not published a figure for visits in the last days of life for this hospice.
Palermo Hospice, Inc reports serving 83 ZIP codes from its Glendale office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost or fee information is provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. 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. Palermo Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21723) since August 9, 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 Palermo Hospice, Inc, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Palermo Hospice, Inc scores 92.44 on CMS's composite process measure, which CMS lists as at the California state average of 93.41. Its care index score is 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 83 ZIP codes from its Glendale, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 83 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Palermo Hospice, Inc is government-owned. Ownership type is one factor among many; families may want to weigh it alongside CMS quality data and their own priorities.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Palermo Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 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 life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up care — pain management, emotional support, and other treatments to ease symptoms continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Palermo Hospice, Inc at (818) 751-0751 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; please contact Palermo Hospice, Inc at (818) 751-0751 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about services offered, how caregivers are supported, how quality measures compare to state averages, and how CAHPS survey feedback (when available) reflects family experiences; contact Palermo Hospice, Inc at (818) 751-0751 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Palermo Hospice, Inc's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21723?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.