A-1 Hospice Care Inc
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751756)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 602-2700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as a star rating or percentage who would recommend — for A-1 Hospice Care Inc in Burbank, CA. CMS also has not published a composite process score comparison to the California state average of 93.41 for this hospice.
A-1 Hospice Care Inc serves 30 ZIP codes from its Burbank, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families in the surrounding area may fall within this service area, though it's best to confirm your specific ZIP code with the hospice directly.
Yes, A-1 Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751756, since 2015). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
A-1 Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Burbank, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 2015, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 751756.
According to CMS Care Compare data, A-1 Hospice Care Inc reports a Care Index Score of 9. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider — this is often the case for smaller hospices with too few completed surveys to report, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score comparison to the state average for this hospice specifically; the state average composite score for California is listed as 93.41, but a direct comparison ('vs_state') is noted by CMS as 'not reported' for this provider.
A-1 Hospice Care Inc's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 30 ZIP codes, reflecting a service reach in the greater Los Angeles area from its Burbank office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here beyond that basic fact. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice for further details about services and eligibility.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. A-1 Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751756) since September 29, 2015, 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 A-1 Hospice Care Inc, which often happens when a hospice has too few completed surveys to report — it 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 9 for this hospice, but a direct 'vs_state' comparison for the composite process measure is noted as not reported; the California state average composite score is 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
A-1 Hospice Care Inc, based in Burbank, CA (Los Angeles County), serves 30 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
A-1 Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS survey and quality data when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
A-1 Hospice Care Inc has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 2015.
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 specifically for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than pursuing a cure; patients can still receive care for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact A-1 Hospice Care Inc at (818) 602-2700 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; contact A-1 Hospice Care Inc directly at (818) 602-2700 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measures, service area coverage, and how care is coordinated — contact A-1 Hospice Care Inc at (818) 602-2700 for specifics, and review Medicare Care Compare for published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up A-1 Hospice Care Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751756?state=CA using CCN 751756.
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.