Access Hospice
Woodland Hills, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01621)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (213) 923-0931 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Access Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. CMS also lists the composite process measure comparison to the California state average of 93.41 as not reported.
Access Hospice serves 11 ZIP codes from its Woodland Hills, California office in Los Angeles County. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Access Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A01621, since April 18, 2019). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Access Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Woodland Hills, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 18, 2019, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A01621.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Access Hospice serves 11 ZIP codes from its Woodland Hills office. CMS has published a care index score of 8 for this hospice, but the composite process measure comparison to the state average of 93.41 is listed as "not reported" in the available data, so no direct comparison can be made at this time. This does not indicate poor quality \u2014 CMS sometimes withholds or has not yet published certain measures, often due to small patient counts or reporting timing.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Access Hospice in the data provided. Again, this is common for smaller-volume hospices and does not by itself reflect on the quality of care provided.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost or fee information is provided here beyond that basic fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the official CMS Care Compare listing directly and to contact Access Hospice at (213) 923-0931 with specific questions about services, staffing, and how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Access Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A01621) since April 18, 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 Access Hospice in the data available, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than reflecting quality concerns.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 8 for Access Hospice, but the composite process measure comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is marked as not reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Access Hospice serves 11 ZIP codes from its Woodland Hills, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
Access Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Access Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 18, 2019.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than 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 care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Access Hospice; please contact the hospice at (213) 923-0931 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; please contact Access Hospice at (213) 923-0931 to ask about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality measures, family caregiver survey results, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated \u2014 contact Access Hospice at (213) 923-0931 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Access Hospice directly using CCN A01621 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01621?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.