Stella Hospice, Inc
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31692)
CMS process measure: 97.22 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 102 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 282-1787 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or recommend percentage for Stella Hospice, Inc. However, its composite process score of 97.22 is above the California state average of 93.41, based on CMS Care Compare data.
Stella Hospice, Inc serves 102 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Stella Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31692, since December 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Stella Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Glendale, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 2021.
CMS Care Compare data does not include a CAHPS star rating, percentage of family caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for Stella Hospice, Inc. CMS has not published these family-caregiver survey figures for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered to patients, Stella Hospice, Inc scored 97.22, compared with a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
Stella Hospice, Inc reports serving 102 ZIP codes from its Glendale office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are 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 before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Stella Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31692) since December 14, 2021. 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, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Stella Hospice, Inc, often due to small patient counts.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Stella Hospice, Inc has a composite process score of 97.22, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Stella Hospice, Inc, based in Glendale, CA (Los Angeles County), reports serving 102 ZIP codes.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 102 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Stella Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 2021, according to CMS Care Compare data.
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 who have stopped seeking a cure, typically with 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 curative treatment, but it is a care choice, not giving up hope or attention to a patient's wellbeing.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Stella Hospice, Inc delivers care; contact the hospice at (747) 282-1787 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (747) 282-1787 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, the CMS quality measures shown here, and how the hospice communicates with patients and families; you can also review the composite process score and service area at the Medicare Care Compare link.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current CMS data on Stella Hospice, Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31692?state=CA.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not provided in the available data for Stella Hospice, Inc; contact the hospice at (747) 282-1787 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
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.