5 Star Hospice
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31682)
CMS process measure: 99.03 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 93 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 301-4449 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for 5 Star Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, though, it scored 99.03, above the California state average of 93.41.
5 Star Hospice serves 93 ZIP codes from its Glendale, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, 5 Star Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B31682, since March 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
5 Star Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Glendale, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. CMS Care Compare data does not include ownership type for this hospice; families wishing to confirm whether it is operated as for-profit, non-profit, or government-run should contact the hospice directly. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 2, 2022 (CCN B31682).
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for 5 Star Hospice, including star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10. This often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable results, 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 important care processes, 5 Star Hospice scored 99.03, 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. These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
5 Star Hospice's service area covers 93 ZIP codes from its Glendale office, indicating a broad reach across the surrounding region. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. 5 Star Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN B31682, effective March 2, 2022, 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 (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for 5 Star 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, 5 Star Hospice scored 99.03, above the California state average of 93.41; a related care index score of 9 is also reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
5 Star Hospice serves 93 ZIP codes from its Glendale, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 93 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not specify the ownership type for 5 Star Hospice; call (818) 301-4449 to ask directly, or check Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
5 Star Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 2, 2022.
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 pursuing curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where 5 Star Hospice delivers care; contact them at (818) 301-4449 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with 5 Star Hospice, contact them directly at (818) 301-4449 and confirm current certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, caregiver support, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures — 5 Star Hospice can be reached at (818) 301-4449 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up 5 Star Hospice (CCN B31682) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31682?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.