Alden Hospice
Palmdale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751632)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (661) 272-0001 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Alden Hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available at this time. The California state average composite score is 93.41, but a direct comparison for Alden Hospice cannot be made without its own published score.
Alden Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its Palmdale, California office in Los Angeles County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Alden Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 751632, certified since September 17, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Alden Hospice is a for-profit, Medicare-certified hospice located in Palmdale, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 17, 2014.
CMS gathers feedback from family caregivers through its CAHPS Hospice Survey, covering measures such as overall rating and willingness to recommend the hospice. For Alden Hospice, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, percentage of families who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage of families rating it 9-10. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — simply that CMS has not released the figures publicly.
CMS also tracks a composite process measure reflecting how consistently hospices deliver certain core services. Alden Hospice's own composite score has not been published by CMS, so a direct comparison to the California state average of 93.41 cannot be made at this time.
Alden Hospice's service area, per CMS data, includes 6 ZIP codes centered on its Palmdale office.
Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost figures are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Alden Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 751632), certified since September 17, 2014, 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 Alden Hospice, which often happens 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?
Alden Hospice's composite process score has not been published by CMS, so it cannot be compared to the California state average of 93.41 at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Alden Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its Palmdale, California location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Alden Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, and CMS publishes the same quality measures regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Alden Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 17, 2014, 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 to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care is generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final stages of a terminal illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Alden Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (661) 272-0001 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; contact Alden Hospice directly at (661) 272-0001 to ask how to begin services.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, service area coverage, staffing, and how the hospice delivers care during evenings and weekends — contact Alden Hospice at (661) 272-0001 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Alden Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751632?state=CA using CCN 751632 to confirm 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.