American Hospice, Inc.
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551770)
CMS process measure: 89.71 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 562-7511 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for American Hospice, Inc., so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 89.71, below the California state average of 93.41.
American Hospice, Inc. serves 61 ZIP codes from its Burbank, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, American Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551770, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
American Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Burbank, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 5, 2013, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 551770.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report reliably. This is not an indication of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not made that data available for this provider.
On CMS's composite process measure, American Hospice, Inc. scored 89.71, 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 for this hospice. These figures reflect how consistently the hospice performed certain care processes CMS tracks, based on claims and assessment data, and come from CMS Care Compare.
American Hospice, Inc. serves a broad area, covering 61 ZIP codes from its Burbank office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current information directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. American Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551770) since September 5, 2013, 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 occurs 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?
American Hospice, Inc. scored 89.71 on CMS's composite process measure, below the California state average of 93.41; CMS also lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 61 ZIP codes from its Burbank, California office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
American Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 5, 2013.
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 generally for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up care — hospice provides active medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where American Hospice, Inc. provides care; please contact them at (818) 562-7511 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact American Hospice, Inc. at (818) 562-7511 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact American Hospice, Inc. directly at (818) 562-7511 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view American Hospice, Inc.'s official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551770?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.