Alpha Hospice Care
Torrance, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551576)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (310) 771-0838 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Alpha Hospice Care, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. This does not necessarily reflect the quality of care, just a gap in published data.
Alpha Hospice Care serves 12 ZIP codes from its office in Torrance, California, in Los Angeles County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Alpha Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CMS Certification Number 551576, certified since October 1, 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
About this hospice
Alpha Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice located in Torrance, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2009.
CMS collects family caregiver experiences through the CAHPS Hospice Survey and publishes quality process measures for certified hospices. For Alpha Hospice Care, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10. CMS also has not published a composite process measure score, a care index score, or a figure for visits near the end of life for this provider. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients or completed surveys for CMS to report reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality. For reference, the average composite process score across hospices in California is 93.41, but no comparable figure is available for Alpha Hospice Care at this time.
Based on CMS data, Alpha Hospice Care's service area covers 12 ZIP codes from its Torrance office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries whose physician certifies a terminal prognosis; this listing does not include cost figures beyond that. All information above reflects CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the latest updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Alpha Hospice Care?
Yes. Alpha Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 551576), certified since October 1, 2009, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Alpha Hospice Care in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results, such as a star rating or percentage who would recommend, for Alpha Hospice Care, often due to a small number of completed surveys.
How does Alpha Hospice Care score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Alpha Hospice Care; the California state average composite score is 93.41, but no comparison figure is available for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Alpha Hospice Care serves 12 ZIP codes from its office in Torrance, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 12 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Alpha Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators, when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Alpha Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 2009, 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 for people who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Alpha Hospice Care delivers services; please contact the hospice at (310) 771-0838 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Alpha Hospice Care directly at (310) 771-0838 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is delivered; you can ask Alpha Hospice Care these questions directly at (310) 771-0838.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Alpha Hospice Care's CMS-published details, including CCN 551576, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551576?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.