Affectionate Hospice Care, Inc.
Studio City, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21663)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 579-9690 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score comparison for Affectionate Hospice Care, Inc., often because of a small number of surveyed patients. You can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current rating information.
Affectionate Hospice Care, Inc. serves 1 ZIP code from its Studio City, CA office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Affectionate Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21663, certified since August 4, 2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Affectionate Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Studio City, California, serving Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 4, 2021.
CMS collects feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, including a star rating, the percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage who rated it 9 or 10 overall. For Affectionate Hospice Care, Inc., CMS has not published these survey results, which often happens when a hospice has served too few patients in the reporting period for CMS to release reliable figures. This does not indicate poor quality; it simply means the data has not been made public.
CMS also reports a composite process measure that reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes for patients, compared against the state average. The California state average composite score is 93.41. CMS has not reported how Affectionate Hospice Care, Inc. compares to that average, so no comparison can be made from the available data.
According to CMS Care Compare records, Affectionate Hospice Care, Inc. serves a single ZIP code from its Studio City office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond that is available here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Affectionate Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21663, certified since August 4, 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 (star rating, percent recommending, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not reported a composite process score comparison for this hospice; the California state average composite score is 93.41, but no hospice-specific figure is available to compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare data, Affectionate Hospice Care, Inc. serves 1 ZIP code from its Studio City, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Affectionate Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS as part of the provider record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 4, 2021, 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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Affectionate Hospice Care, Inc. at (818) 579-9690 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Affectionate Hospice Care, Inc. at (818) 579-9690 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staff availability, how care is coordinated, and CMS quality ratings; contact Affectionate Hospice Care, Inc. at (818) 579-9690 for specifics and review its Medicare Care Compare listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Affectionate Hospice Care, Inc. (CCN B21663) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21663?state=CA to see the latest CMS-published 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.