A Care Hospice Inc
Torrance, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01671)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (310) 375-0090 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for A Care Hospice Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available at this time. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
A Care Hospice Inc serves 19 ZIP codes from its Torrance, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, A Care Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01671, certified since September 19, 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
A Care Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Torrance, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 2019 (CCN A01671).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients. This absence of data does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released a public score for family caregiver experience at this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, A Care Hospice Inc scored 100.00, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS has not published a separate care index score or visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the data available.
A Care Hospice Inc's service area covers 19 ZIP codes from its Torrance office, giving families in the surrounding communities access to hospice services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost figures beyond this are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. A Care Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 2019 (CCN A01671), 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, which often occurs when patient counts are small; this does not necessarily reflect quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, A Care Hospice Inc scored 100.00, compared to California's state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
A Care Hospice Inc serves 19 ZIP codes from its Torrance, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
A Care Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly appear on CMS quality measures, but families may wish to consider it alongside published performance data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
A Care Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 2019.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact A Care Hospice Inc at (310) 375-0090 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment details; please contact A Care Hospice Inc at (310) 375-0090 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about family caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated — contact A Care Hospice Inc at (310) 375-0090 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up A Care Hospice Inc directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01671?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.