Anthem Hospice
Lancaster, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31715)
CMS process measure: 87.5 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (661) 310-3256 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Anthem Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Anthem Hospice scored 87.50, below the California state average of 93.41.
Anthem Hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its Lancaster, California office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Anthem Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B31715), certified since April 12, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Anthem Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Lancaster, California, in Los Angeles County. CMS Care Compare records show this hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 12, 2021. CMS Care Compare does not list an ownership type for this hospice in the data provided, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Anthem Hospice, including a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10. 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.
On the CMS composite process measure, a score that reflects how consistently a hospice performs recommended care processes, Anthem Hospice scored 87.50, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average, based on CMS Care Compare data. CMS has not published a care index score or visits-in-the-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the data available here.
Anthem Hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 17 ZIP codes from its Lancaster, CA office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify, when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Anthem Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B31715) as of April 12, 2021, 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 Anthem Hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients for CMS to report — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Anthem Hospice scored 87.50, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Anthem Hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Lancaster, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for Anthem Hospice is not included in the data available here; please contact the hospice at (661) 310-3256 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Anthem Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 12, 2021, according to CMS records.
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 for those with a life-limiting illness who have generally stopped curative treatment; both prioritize symptom relief and quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients continue to receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and supporting well-being.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Anthem Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice directly at (661) 310-3256 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not include enrollment details; contact Anthem Hospice at (661) 310-3256 to learn how to begin care and verify current information 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 scores compare to state averages, the areas served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — you can review these details for Anthem Hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Anthem Hospice (CCN B31715) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31715?state=CA to confirm current certification and quality information.
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.