Absolute Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.
Cerritos, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921707)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (562) 461-2512 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Absolute Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most up-to-date information.
Absolute Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. serves 22 ZIP codes from its Cerritos, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Absolute Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 921707, since August 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Absolute Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice located in Cerritos, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 7, 2017, according to CMS Care Compare records.
CMS Care Compare data does not currently show CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10. This often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published this measure for Absolute Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 is currently available. A care index score of 10 is listed for this hospice in the available data, though further context for this figure is not provided in the CMS dataset.
Absolute Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its Cerritos office, reflecting a moderate service area within the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and 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, Absolute Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 921707) as of August 7, 2017, 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, such as a star rating or percentage who would recommend, for this hospice — often because of a small number of surveyed patients, not necessarily quality concerns.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its Cerritos, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Absolute Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 7, 2017.
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 estimates 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 all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Absolute Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. at (562) 461-2512 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice at (562) 461-2512 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
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 (562) 461-2512 for details not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Absolute Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921707?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported 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.