A1Kare Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc
Northridge, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11641)
CMS process measure: 88.37 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 334-2040 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or recommendation percentage for A1Kare Hospice & Palliative Care. Its CMS composite process score is 88.37, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
A1Kare Hospice & Palliative Care serves 46 ZIP codes from its office in Northridge, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, A1Kare Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11641, since October 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
A1Kare Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Northridge, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 6, 2020 (CCN A11641).
CMS Care Compare does not show a published CAHPS star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage of caregivers rating it 9-10 for this provider. CMS often does not publish these family-caregiver survey figures for hospices with small patient counts, and their absence should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released that data for this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, A1Kare Hospice & Palliative Care scored 88.37, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. The reported care index score is 8, and the reported percentage of visits in the last days of life is 0.0%, as published by CMS.
A1Kare Hospice & Palliative Care serves a broad area, covering 46 ZIP codes from its Northridge office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for any details not covered by this public data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. A1Kare Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11641) as of October 6, 2020, 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 a CAHPS star rating or family-caregiver recommendation percentages for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than reflecting poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 88.37, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
A1Kare Hospice & Palliative Care serves 46 ZIP codes from its office in Northridge, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
A1Kare Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 6, 2020.
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 rather than cure for people who are generally expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its natural course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and symptom relief rather than pursuing treatments meant to cure the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical care to manage pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact A1Kare Hospice & Palliative Care at (818) 334-2040 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact A1Kare Hospice & Palliative Care at (818) 334-2040 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and ask A1Kare Hospice & Palliative Care directly at (818) 334-2040 for anything not covered there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view A1Kare Hospice & Palliative Care's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11641?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.