Admiral Hospice Care, Inc
Lakewood, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551507)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (562) 429-1500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Admiral Hospice Care, so a star rating or recommendation percentage is not currently available. This is often true for smaller hospices and does not necessarily reflect on the quality of care.
Admiral Hospice Care, Inc serves 18 ZIP codes from its Lakewood, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Admiral Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551507, since 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Admiral Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Lakewood, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 11, 2007, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 551507.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Admiral Hospice Care reports a care index score of 6. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider — this is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality. 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 (CMS lists this comparison status as 'not reported').
Admiral Hospice Care's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 18 ZIP codes surrounding its Lakewood office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check the Care Compare website directly for the most current information, as measures can be updated or added over time.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Admiral Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551507) and has been since June 11, 2007. 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 Admiral Hospice Care, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a care index score of 6 for this hospice, but has not published a composite process measure score, so a comparison to California's state average of 93.41 is listed as 'not reported.'
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, Admiral Hospice Care serves 18 ZIP codes from its Lakewood, California location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Admiral Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may want to ask how ownership affects services when contacting the hospice directly.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Admiral Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since June 11, 2007.
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 and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Admiral Hospice Care, Inc at (562) 429-1500 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment details; please contact Admiral Hospice Care, Inc at (562) 429-1500 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, how staff coordinate care, and how the hospice supports both patients and caregivers; contact Admiral Hospice Care, Inc at (562) 429-1500 for specifics, and review published measures on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Admiral Hospice Care, Inc's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551507?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.