Ama Hospice, Inc.
Santa Clarita, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41701)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 293-8280 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or recommend percentage for Ama Hospice, Inc., but on the CMS composite process measure it scored 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41. This suggests strong performance on recommended care processes, even though the family-experience survey results aren't yet available.
Ama Hospice, Inc. serves 37 ZIP codes from its office in Santa Clarita, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Ama Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN B41701, certified since 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Ama Hospice, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in Santa Clarita, California, and surrounding Los Angeles County communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 25, 2022. CMS Care Compare data does not include an ownership type for this hospice in the current record.
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey, which asks family caregivers about their experience, has not published a star rating, a percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for Ama Hospice, Inc. This often happens when patient counts are too small for CMS to publicly report reliable survey results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Ama Hospice, Inc. scored 100.00, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS has not published a separate care index score or visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the current data.
Ama Hospice, Inc. reports serving 37 ZIP codes from its Santa Clarita office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information beyond that is included here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Ama Hospice, Inc.?
Yes. Ama Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41701), certified since March 25, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Ama Hospice, Inc. in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small for public reporting; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does Ama Hospice, Inc. score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Ama Hospice, Inc. scored 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does Ama Hospice, Inc. serve?
It reports serving 37 ZIP codes from its office in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is Ama Hospice, Inc. for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not list an ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice at (818) 293-8280 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail. Ownership type can affect organizational structure but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has Ama Hospice, Inc. been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 25, 2022.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying 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 Ama Hospice, Inc. delivers care; contact the hospice at (818) 293-8280 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 Ama Hospice, Inc. directly at (818) 293-8280 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measure scores, service area, ownership, staffing, and how care is provided; you can raise these questions directly with Ama Hospice, Inc. at (818) 293-8280 and review published measures on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ama Hospice, Inc. (CCN B41701) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41701?state=CA to see the latest CMS-published data.
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.