Perennial Hospice, Inc
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21660)
CMS process measure: 97.92 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 533-1811 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Perennial Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 97.92 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Perennial Hospice, Inc serves 64 ZIP codes from its Burbank, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Perennial Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21660, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Perennial Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Burbank, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 3, 2021, meaning it meets federal health and safety standards required to provide hospice care under the Medicare hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Perennial Hospice, Inc has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10. CMS often does not publish these figures when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and this should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means there is not yet enough survey data to report.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Perennial Hospice, Inc scored 97.92, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
Perennial Hospice, Inc reports serving 64 ZIP codes from its Burbank office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Perennial Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21660) since August 3, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose 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 Perennial Hospice, Inc, 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?
Perennial Hospice, Inc scored 97.92 on CMS's composite process measure, above the California state average of 93.41, and has a reported care index score of 9.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 64 ZIP codes from its Burbank, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Perennial Hospice, Inc is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but families may want to know it when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Perennial Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since August 3, 2021.
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 curing an illness and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Perennial Hospice, Inc at (818) 533-1811 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact Perennial Hospice, Inc at (818) 533-1811 for details, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered in this profile where CMS has published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Perennial Hospice, Inc (CCN B21660) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21660?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.