A & R Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21721)
CMS process measure: 87.5 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 448-3985 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for A & R Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 87.50, below the California state average of 93.41.
A & R Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc serves 42 ZIP codes from its Encino, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, A & R Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21721, since June 25, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
A & R Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Encino, California, serving Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 25, 2021, under CCN B21721.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including the star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend it, and percentage rating it 9-10. This absence of published survey figures does not indicate poor quality; it often reflects a small number of surveyed patients and families, which CMS uses to protect against unreliable small-sample results.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, A & R Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc scored 87.50, compared to a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure, according to the most recent CMS Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 42 ZIP codes from its Encino office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. A & R Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21721) since June 25, 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, which is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a reflection of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 87.50, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 42 ZIP codes from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it is one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 25, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of an illness, while hospice care is for those who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort during a terminal illness, typically with a prognosis 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 curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up care or support — pain relief and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (818) 448-3985 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include intake procedures; contact the hospice directly at (818) 448-3985 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (818) 448-3985 and review Medicare Care Compare for details specific to this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up A & R Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21721?state=CA to see the latest CMS-published information.
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.