American Hospice Connection
N Hollywood, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31611)
CMS process measure: 63.49 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 869-4998 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for American Hospice Connection, so a recommendation percentage or star rating is not available. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 63.49, below the California state average of 93.41.
American Hospice Connection serves 41 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, American Hospice Connection is Medicare-certified (CCN B31611, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
American Hospice Connection is a Medicare-certified hospice serving patients and families from North Hollywood, California, in Los Angeles County. The listing data provided does not include ownership type, so families should confirm whether the agency is for-profit, non-profit, or government-run directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare. According to CMS Care Compare data, American Hospice Connection has been Medicare-certified since November 21, 2021.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, or percentage who rated it 9-10. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to publish reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, American Hospice Connection scored 63.49, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS has also published a care index score of 9 for this hospice. CMS has not published a 'visits in the last days of life' figure in the data available here.
American Hospice Connection reports serving 41 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from American Hospice Connection?
Yes. American Hospice Connection is Medicare-certified (CCN B31611), certified since November 21, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for American Hospice Connection, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients; this is not an indication of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
American Hospice Connection scored 63.49 on the CMS composite process measure, below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, American Hospice Connection serves 41 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the available data; please contact the hospice at (818) 869-4998 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm. Ownership can affect organizational structure, but Medicare certification standards apply regardless of ownership type.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
American Hospice Connection has been Medicare-certified since November 21, 2021, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped seeking curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for American Hospice Connection; please contact the hospice at (818) 869-4998 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact American Hospice Connection at (818) 869-4998 and verify certification and details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and ownership; for American Hospice Connection, contact (818) 869-4998 for details not published by CMS.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify American Hospice Connection's certification and quality data using CCN B31611 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31611?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.