Smart Choice Hospice, Inc
Chatsworth, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11536)
CMS process measure: 92.59 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 369-6456 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Smart Choice Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scores 92.59, close to the California state average of 93.41, which CMS classifies as at the state average.
Smart Choice Hospice, Inc serves 33 ZIP codes from its office in Chatsworth, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Smart Choice Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN A11536, certified since June 9, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Smart Choice Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Chatsworth, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 9, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A11536.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, and percentage rating it 9 or 10. This is often the result of too few surveyed patient families for CMS to report 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 completes recommended care processes, Smart Choice Hospice, Inc scores 92.59, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — CMS classifies this as at the state average. A related care index score of 10 is also reported by CMS.
According to CMS data, Smart Choice Hospice, Inc serves 33 ZIP codes from its Chatsworth office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Smart Choice Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11536) since June 9, 2020, 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 this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this 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, Smart Choice Hospice, Inc scores 92.59, compared to California's state average of 93.41, which CMS classifies as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 33 ZIP codes from its office in Chatsworth, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Smart Choice Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and surveys are more informative for comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 9, 2020.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have 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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Smart Choice Hospice, Inc at (818) 369-6456 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Smart Choice Hospice, Inc at (818) 369-6456 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS ratings, service areas, how care is coordinated, and how questions or concerns are handled; contact Smart Choice Hospice, Inc at (818) 369-6456 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS-reported details for Smart Choice Hospice, Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11536?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.