Alleviate Hospice Care, Inc
San Fernando, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31631)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 433-4558 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Alleviate Hospice Care, Inc, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. This does not mean the hospice provides poor care — it simply means the data has not been published by CMS.
Alleviate Hospice Care, Inc serves 19 ZIP codes from its San Fernando, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Alleviate Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31631), certified since November 18, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Alleviate Hospice Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in San Fernando, California, serving patients in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 18, 2021.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — this often happens with hospices that have a small number of surveyed patients, and it does not indicate anything about the quality of care provided. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Alleviate Hospice Care, Inc, so no comparison can be made against the California state average composite score of 93.41.
Alleviate Hospice Care, Inc reports serving 19 ZIP codes from its San Fernando office, giving families in the surrounding area of Los Angeles County access to its services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to visit Medicare Care Compare directly and to contact the hospice at (818) 433-4558 to confirm current details, since published measures can change and some figures may be withheld due to small sample sizes.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Alleviate Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31631), certified since November 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 hospices that have a small number of surveyed patients; it does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison can be made to the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Alleviate Hospice Care, Inc serves 19 ZIP codes from its San Fernando, California location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not specify the ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice at (818) 433-4558 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 18, 2021, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life at any stage of a serious illness and can be given alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
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 treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up 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; contact the hospice at (818) 433-4558 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; contact the hospice at (818) 433-4558 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, how symptoms are managed, staff availability, and how the hospice communicates with patients and families — contact the hospice at (818) 433-4558 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Alleviate Hospice Care, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31631?state=CA to review its current 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.