Altadena Hospice Care, Inc.
Pasadena, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21680)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 380-2903 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Altadena Hospice Care, so there is no star rating or percent-recommend figure available yet. CMS also has not published a composite process score for comparison to California's state average of 93.41.
Altadena Hospice Care serves 34 ZIP codes from its Pasadena, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Altadena Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21680, since August 18, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Altadena Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Pasadena, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B21680.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Altadena Hospice Care has a CMS Care Index score of 8. CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This gap often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality, and families should not read anything negative into it.
CMS also has not published a composite process measure score specifically for this hospice, so no direct comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is available at this time. This does not mean the hospice's care processes are lacking — only that CMS has not released the figure.
Altadena Hospice Care reports a service area covering 34 ZIP codes from its Pasadena office, indicating a fairly broad reach across the surrounding region.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal diagnosis. No cost details beyond this general coverage fact are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the official listing directly and contact the hospice for any details not covered by CMS's published data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Altadena Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21680) since August 18, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose 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 is often the case for hospices with small patient counts; this is not an indication of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a Care Index score of 8 for this hospice, but has not published a composite process measure to compare against California's state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Altadena Hospice Care serves 34 ZIP codes from its Pasadena, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Altadena Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures are the best way to compare hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 2021.
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 those with a terminal prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness, but patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Altadena Hospice Care provides services; please contact the hospice at (626) 380-2903 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (626) 380-2903 to discuss how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, staff availability, how quickly care begins, and what services are included; contact Altadena Hospice Care at (626) 380-2903 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Altadena Hospice Care's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21680?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.