Altruistic Hospice, Inc.
Granada Hills, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921727)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 294-7133 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Altruistic Hospice, Inc., so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is currently available. CMS also has not reported how its composite process measure compares to the California state average of 93.41.
Altruistic Hospice, Inc. serves 8 ZIP codes from its Granada Hills, California office in Los Angeles County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within the current service area.
Yes, Altruistic Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN 921727, certified since November 17, 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Altruistic Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice located in Granada Hills, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 2017, identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) 921727.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregiver survey results (CAHPS) for this hospice — including star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, and percentage rating the hospice 9-10 — have not been published. CMS often does not publish these figures for hospices with small patient counts, and this should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means there is not yet enough survey data available publicly.
Similarly, CMS has not reported how this hospice's composite process measure compares to the California state average of 93.41. Care index scores and visit-frequency-near-end-of-life data were also not provided in the available CMS data for this listing.
Altruistic Hospice serves a compact area, covering 8 ZIP codes from its Granada Hills office. Families interested in care should confirm current service areas directly with the hospice.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify, once a physician certifies eligibility. No cost information is included here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Altruistic Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 921727) since November 17, 2017, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results (star rating, percent recommend, percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not reported a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Altruistic Hospice, Inc. serves 8 ZIP codes from its office in Granada Hills, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Altruistic Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, and families may want to review other CMS quality data alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 2017.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; patients can still receive treatment for symptom relief and other health conditions unrelated to the terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Altruistic Hospice, Inc. at (818) 294-7133 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake steps; contact Altruistic Hospice, Inc. directly at (818) 294-7133 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, how care is coordinated, and how caregivers are supported; contact Altruistic Hospice, Inc. at (818) 294-7133 for specifics, and review its CMS Care Compare profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's official data for Altruistic Hospice, Inc. at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921727?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.