Americare Hospice
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51624)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 244-2187 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Americare Hospice in the data available, so a specific rating cannot be given at this time. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current published figures.
Americare Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Burbank, California office in Los Angeles County. Families outside that area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether service can be arranged.
Yes, Americare Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN B51624, certified since September 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Americare Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Burbank, California area, located in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 2, 2022 (CCN B51624). The data provided does not specify whether Americare Hospice operates on a for-profit, non-profit, or government basis; families are encouraged to confirm ownership status directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Americare Hospice in the data provided — this often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality. Likewise, no CMS composite process measure score is available for this hospice; the state average composite score for California hospices is 93.41, but no comparison figure ('vs_state') was reported for Americare Hospice itself.
Americare Hospice's service area, as reflected in the data, covers 1 ZIP code from its Burbank office. Families outside that ZIP code should contact the hospice directly to ask about their specific address.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost figures beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; for the most current information, families should consult Medicare Care Compare directly or contact the hospice at (747) 244-2187.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Americare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B51624), certified since September 2, 2022, 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 Americare Hospice in the data provided; this is often due to small patient survey counts rather than any indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
No composite process measure score was reported for Americare Hospice; the California state average composite score is 93.41, but a direct comparison figure for this hospice is not available in the data provided.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on the data provided, Americare Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Burbank, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for Americare Hospice was not included in the data provided; families can contact the hospice at (747) 244-2187 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Americare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 2, 2022.
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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Americare Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (747) 244-2187 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Americare Hospice at (747) 244-2187 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about services offered, staffing, coverage area, and CMS survey results; contact Americare Hospice at (747) 244-2187 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Americare Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51624?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.