1St Response Hospice, Inc
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21559)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 850-4060 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for 1St Response Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. The hospice's composite process measure comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is also listed as not reported in CMS data.
1St Response Hospice, Inc serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, 1St Response Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B21559, certified since April 28, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
1St Response Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Glendale, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since April 28, 2021, with CMS Certification Number (CCN) B21559.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice's CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including the overall star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9 or 10 — have not been published for this hospice. This is often the case for smaller hospices where CMS does not have enough survey responses to report results reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice. The composite process measure comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is listed as "not reported" in the available CMS data, so no direct comparison can be made at this time.
1St Response Hospice reports serving 26 ZIP codes from its Glendale office, giving families in a range of surrounding communities the option to inquire about care.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries once a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice for any details not covered by this summary.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. 1St Response Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21559) as of April 28, 2021, 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 patient responses; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice, but the composite process measure comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is listed as "not reported."
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 26 ZIP codes from its office in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
1St Response Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 28, 2021.
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 is for those who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor has certified a terminal prognosis.
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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The available CMS data does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (818) 850-4060 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 the hospice directly at (818) 850-4060 for information on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (818) 850-4060 to ask these questions directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21559?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.