Ametrine Hospice
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11678)
CMS process measure: 68 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 888-4061 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Ametrine Hospice. On the CMS composite process measure, Ametrine scored 68.00, below the California state average of 93.41.
Ametrine Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its Burbank, California office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Ametrine Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11678, since November 10, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Ametrine Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Burbank, California and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice, so families should confirm this directly with the provider. Ametrine has been Medicare-certified since November 10, 2020 (CCN A11678).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Ametrine Hospice in the data provided — this often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality. What CMS does report is a composite process measure score of 68.00 for Ametrine Hospice, compared with a California state average of 93.41. According to CMS Care Compare, this places Ametrine below the state average on this measure. A care index score of 6 is also listed in CMS data, though its context should be confirmed via Care Compare.
Ametrine Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 27 ZIP codes from its Burbank office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify and whose doctor certifies their eligibility; no cost figures beyond this are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to contact Ametrine Hospice directly and to review the most current information on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Ametrine Hospice?
Yes, Ametrine Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11678) since November 10, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose 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 Ametrine Hospice, which is often the case for hospices with small patient counts rather than a reflection of care quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Ametrine Hospice has a composite process measure score of 68.00, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ametrine Hospice serves 27 ZIP codes from its Burbank, California location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not include an ownership type for Ametrine Hospice; contact the hospice at (626) 888-4061 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ametrine Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 10, 2020.
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 focuses on comfort and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying 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 care settings for Ametrine Hospice; contact the hospice at (626) 888-4061 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Ametrine Hospice, contact them directly at (626) 888-4061, as the process typically requires a doctor's certification of eligibility; verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about family caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores, service area, ownership, and how care needs will be met; you can review Ametrine Hospice's published figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (626) 888-4061 about anything not listed there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ametrine Hospice (CCN A11678) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11678?state=CA to confirm current CMS data.
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.