Rapid Hospice Care, Inc
Montrose, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51521)
CMS process measure: 98.04 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (323) 591-2675 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Rapid Hospice Care, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, on CMS's composite process measure, it scored 98.04 compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
Rapid Hospice Care, Inc serves 41 ZIP codes from its Montrose, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Rapid Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51521), certified since August 22, 2022; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Rapid Hospice Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Montrose, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. CMS Care Compare records show this hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 22, 2022. The data provided does not specify whether the hospice is operated on a for-profit, non-profit, or government basis, so families should confirm ownership type directly with the hospice.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice in the data provided, including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, or percentage rating it 9-10. This absence often occurs because a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to publish reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Rapid Hospice Care, Inc scored 98.04, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. A related care index score of 9 is also reported by CMS.
Rapid Hospice Care, Inc reports serving 41 ZIP codes from its Montrose office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Rapid Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51521), certified since August 22, 2022. 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 this hospice in the data available, which is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Rapid Hospice Care, Inc scored 98.04, above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Rapid Hospice Care, Inc serves 41 ZIP codes from its Montrose, CA location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The data provided does not specify the ownership type; please contact the hospice at (323) 591-2675 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Rapid Hospice Care, Inc has been Medicare-certified since August 22, 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 and quality of life for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies 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, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Rapid Hospice Care, Inc at (323) 591-2675 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care with Rapid Hospice Care, Inc, contact them directly at (323) 591-2675 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, ownership, and how care is provided; contact Rapid Hospice Care, Inc at (323) 591-2675 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Rapid Hospice Care, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51521?state=CA to review its current CMS-published information.
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.