Ameri Hospice Care, Inc
Northridge, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31591)
CMS process measure: 77.94 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 71 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 277-1117 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or recommend percentage for Ameri Hospice Care, Inc, so no survey-based rating is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 77.94, below the California state average of 93.41.
Ameri Hospice Care, Inc serves 71 ZIP codes from its Northridge, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Ameri Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31591, since November 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ameri Hospice Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Northridge, California and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 5, 2021, identified by CMS Certification Number B31591.
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published CAHPS star rating or percentages for family caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, or who rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to publish reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, Ameri Hospice Care, Inc scored 77.94, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 25.8% of patients, according to the same data set.
Ameri Hospice Care, Inc reports serving 71 ZIP codes from its Northridge office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ameri Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31591) since November 5, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare has not published a CAHPS star rating or recommend percentages for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 77.94, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports visits in the last days of life for 25.8% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ameri Hospice Care, Inc reports serving 71 ZIP codes from its Northridge, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 71 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 5, 2021, 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 is specifically for people who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, and patients can still receive medical attention for pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Ameri Hospice Care, Inc at (747) 277-1117 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Ameri Hospice Care, Inc directly at (747) 277-1117 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, and the size of its service area — all of which are reported here where CMS has published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ameri Hospice Care, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31591?state=CA using CCN B31591.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The provided data does not include ownership type for this hospice; contact Ameri Hospice Care, Inc at (747) 277-1117 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
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.