American Veterans Hospice
Long Beach, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11744)
CMS process measure: 82.61 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 430-4450 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for American Veterans Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 82.61, below the California state average of 93.41.
American Veterans Hospice serves 61 ZIP codes from its Long Beach, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, American Veterans Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11744, since February 4, 2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
American Veterans Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Long Beach, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 4, 2021 (CCN A11744).
CMS Care Compare does not publish CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice in the current data set. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet published that measure.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes are documented and delivered, American Veterans Hospice scored 82.61, 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 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 23.3% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
American Veterans Hospice serves 61 ZIP codes from its Long Beach office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the official listing directly and to contact the hospice with any specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from American Veterans Hospice?
Yes. American Veterans Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11744) as of February 4, 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 (star rating or recommend percentages) for American Veterans Hospice in the current data, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than reflecting poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
American Veterans Hospice scored 82.61 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and visits in the last days of life for 23.3% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 61 ZIP codes from its Long Beach, California office in Los Angeles County.
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 Veterans Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not determine Medicare certification requirements, but families may wish to consider it alongside quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 4, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically used when a person is no longer pursuing curative treatment and has a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a doctor.
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 symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact American Veterans Hospice at (818) 430-4450 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process; please contact American Veterans Hospice directly at (818) 430-4450 and confirm 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 measures compare to state averages, the ZIP codes served, and how care is coordinated — for specifics beyond what CMS reports, contact American Veterans Hospice at (818) 430-4450.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review American Veterans Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11744?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.