Acute Hospice Care, Inc
Sunland, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11710)
CMS process measure: 79.55 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 58 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 469-4289 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Acute Hospice Care, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 79.55, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Acute Hospice Care serves 58 ZIP codes from its Sunland, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Acute Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11710, since January 18, 2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Acute Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Sunland, California, serving Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 18, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A11710.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts. This absence does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released enough survey responses to report those figures publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Acute Hospice Care scored 79.55, compared to the California state average of 93.41. CMS lists this as below the state average. A related care index score of 8 is also on file with CMS, though CMS provides limited context for interpreting this figure in isolation.
Acute Hospice Care reports serving 58 ZIP codes from its Sunland office, indicating a fairly broad service area across the surrounding region.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this profile does not include cost information. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Acute Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11710, since January 18, 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 often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Acute Hospice Care scored 79.55 on the CMS composite process measure, which CMS lists as below the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 58 ZIP codes from its Sunland, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 58 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Acute Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it is part of the public CMS record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 18, 2021.
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 generally for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical treatment for pain and symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (818) 469-4289 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 Acute Hospice Care at (818) 469-4289 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (818) 469-4289 for specifics not covered in this listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view official CMS data for Acute Hospice Care at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11710?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.