Americade Palliative Health Services, Inc.
Montebello, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751601)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (323) 728-8160 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Americade Palliative Health Services, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. The hospice does have a CMS Care Index score of 10, but this is not a substitute for the family survey data.
Americade Palliative Health Services serves 24 ZIP codes from its Montebello, California office in Los Angeles County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether service can be arranged.
Yes, Americade Palliative Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 751601, since September 18, 2014). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Americade Palliative Health Services, Inc. is a for-profit hospice located in Montebello, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 18, 2014, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over a decade.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Americade's CMS Care Index score is 10. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider, which often occurs when patient counts are too small to report reliably — this does not indicate poor quality. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 can be made at this time.
Americade reports serving 24 ZIP codes from its Montebello office, reflecting a defined but meaningful service area within the surrounding region.
Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost figures beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published. Families are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice for any details not covered by this public data, including staffing, services, and how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Americade Palliative Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 751601) since September 18, 2014, 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 has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so a comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is not currently possible. Its CMS Care Index score is reported as 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 24 ZIP codes from its Montebello, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Americade Palliative Health Services is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and family survey results, where available, offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 18, 2014.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms and improve quality of life, while hospice care is specifically for people who have stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy, focusing on comfort.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Americade provides care; contact the hospice at (323) 728-8160 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This data does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice directly at (323) 728-8160 for guidance on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, the ZIP codes and settings served, and how the hospice communicates with families — some of this can be confirmed directly with the hospice at (323) 728-8160 or on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Americade Palliative Health Services directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751601?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.