Alpha Hospice Services, Inc.
Glendora, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51717)
CMS process measure: 87.78 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 74 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 434-4144 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Alpha Hospice Services, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 87.78, below the California state average of 93.41.
Alpha Hospice Services serves 74 ZIP codes from its Glendora, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Alpha Hospice Services, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51717), certified since May 16, 2023, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Alpha Hospice Services, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Glendora, California and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice, so families should confirm that detail directly with the provider. Alpha Hospice Services has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 2023.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Alpha Hospice Services, including the overall star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating it 9-10. This is often the case for newer or smaller hospices and does not by itself indicate anything about quality of care — CMS simply has not released enough survey responses yet.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Alpha Hospice Services scored 87.78, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS has not published a care index score or a measure of visits in the last days of life for this hospice.
Alpha Hospice Services reports serving 74 ZIP codes from its Glendora office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost or fee details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Alpha Hospice Services, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51717) since May 16, 2023, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Alpha Hospice Services scored 87.78, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Alpha Hospice Services reports serving 74 ZIP codes from its office in Glendora, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 74 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not specify the ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice at (818) 434-4144 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Alpha Hospice Services has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 2023.
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 generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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 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 Alpha Hospice Services at (818) 434-4144 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 Alpha Hospice Services at (818) 434-4144 for guidance on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care needs are met at home or in a facility; contact Alpha Hospice Services at (818) 434-4144 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Alpha Hospice Services, Inc. directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51717?state=CA using CCN B51717.
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.