Alleviate Hospice, Inc.
Sunland, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21552)
CMS process measure: 88.37 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 875-4203 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Alleviate Hospice, so we can't share a star rating or recommend percentage. Its CMS composite process score is 88.37, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Alleviate Hospice serves 55 ZIP codes from its Sunland, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Alleviate Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21552, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Alleviate Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Sunland, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 31, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B21552.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Alleviate Hospice's composite process measure score is 88.37, which is below the California state average of 93.41. This composite measure reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes, such as pain assessment and symptom management, as documented in Medicare claims and assessment data. CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating or family-caregiver survey results (such as percent who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percent rating it 9 or 10) for Alleviate Hospice in the data provided; this is often the case for hospices with small numbers of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet published or released those figures for this provider.
Alleviate Hospice reports serving a service area covering 55 ZIP codes from its Sunland office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information.
All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Alleviate Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21552), certified since May 31, 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 in the data available, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Alleviate Hospice's composite process score is 88.37, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Alleviate Hospice serves 55 ZIP codes from its Sunland, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Alleviate Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Alleviate Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 31, 2021.
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 is focused on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Alleviate Hospice at (818) 875-4203 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 Alleviate Hospice at (818) 875-4203 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Alleviate Hospice at (818) 875-4203 for details specific to your situation.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Alleviate Hospice, Inc. (CCN B21552) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21552?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.