Priority Hospice Care, Inc
Covina, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751513)
CMS process measure: 56.98 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 335-1082 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 80% would definitely recommend Priority Hospice Care, Inc, and 86% rated their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 56.98, below the California state average of 93.41.
Priority Hospice Care, Inc serves 40 ZIP codes from its Covina, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Priority Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751513), certified since December 19, 2013. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Priority Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Covina, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The provider has been Medicare-certified since December 19, 2013, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 751513.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 80% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience of care a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Priority Hospice Care, Inc scored 56.98, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A related care index score of 10 and a rate of 4.6% for visits in the last days of life are also reported by CMS; families are encouraged to review these figures directly on Care Compare for full context, since CMS notes that small patient counts can affect how measures are calculated and published.
Priority Hospice Care, Inc reports serving 40 ZIP codes from its Covina office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Priority Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751513) since December 19, 2013, 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 56.98, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on that measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 40 ZIP codes from its Covina, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Priority Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS publishes it so families can consider it alongside quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 19, 2013.
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 patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis 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 no care is provided, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; contact Priority Hospice Care, Inc at (626) 335-1082 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm where care is delivered.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment details; please contact Priority Hospice Care, Inc directly at (626) 335-1082 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, ZIP codes served, and how the hospice communicates with families — much of which is available on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Priority Hospice Care, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751513?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.