Affinity Hospice, Inc
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11787)
CMS process measure: 95.35 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 394-9749 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommending) for Affinity Hospice, Inc, often due to a small number of surveyed patients. However, its CMS composite process score of 95.35 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Affinity Hospice, Inc serves 47 ZIP codes from its Burbank, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Affinity Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11787, since February 18, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Affinity Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice serving Burbank, California and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 18, 2021 (CCN A11787).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 — for Affinity Hospice, Inc. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report a reliable figure, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered to patients, Affinity Hospice, Inc scored 95.35, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 25.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Affinity Hospice, Inc's service area covers 47 ZIP codes from its Burbank office. Hospice care is covered by the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to review current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions about services and coverage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Affinity Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11787) as of February 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, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for this hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 95.35, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Affinity Hospice, Inc serves 47 ZIP codes from its office in Burbank, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Affinity Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS reports it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 18, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support for symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Affinity Hospice, Inc at (818) 394-9749 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Affinity Hospice, Inc at (818) 394-9749 for guidance.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about services offered, care settings, staff availability, and CMS quality measures; contact Affinity Hospice, Inc at (818) 394-9749 to discuss specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Affinity Hospice, Inc (CCN A11787) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11787?state=CA to review current CMS data.
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.