Absolute Hospice Agency Llc
Sherman Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01699)
CMS process measure: 45.71 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 69 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (424) 317-5040 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Absolute Hospice Agency Llc, often due to a small number of surveyed patients. On CMS's composite process measure, the agency scored 45.71, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Absolute Hospice Agency Llc serves 69 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families in that area can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the agency directly.
Yes, Absolute Hospice Agency Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01699), certified since 2019. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Absolute Hospice Agency LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Sherman Oaks, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since November 20, 2019.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is too small to report reliably. This should not be read as an indication of poor quality — it simply means CMS does not have enough data to publish those figures.
On CMS's composite process measure, Absolute Hospice Agency LLC scored 45.71, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 19.0% of patients, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
The agency's service area, per CMS data, spans 69 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the full profile on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the agency directly with questions about their specific care needs, since this summary reflects only the measures CMS has published and does not describe staffing, facilities, or services beyond what CMS reports.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Absolute Hospice Agency Llc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01699) since November 20, 2019, 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 happens when patient counts are too small to report — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 45.71, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure per CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, the agency serves 69 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 69 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Absolute Hospice Agency LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 20, 2019, according to CMS records.
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 patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy 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; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom relief, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact the agency at (424) 317-5040 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; please contact the agency directly at (424) 317-5040 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the agency directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Absolute Hospice Agency Llc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01699?state=CA using CCN A01699.
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.