Apguard Hospice, Llc
Woodland Hills, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21675)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (424) 271-2522 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Apguard Hospice, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. CMS data does show a care index score of 9, and families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for updates.
Apguard Hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its Woodland Hills, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Apguard Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN B21675, certified since August 10, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Apguard Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Woodland Hills, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 2021, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 are all currently unavailable. This is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients and families, and it does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided.
CMS also has not published a composite process measure score for Apguard Hospice, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 is available at this time. CMS does report a care index score of 9 and shows that visits occurred in the last days of life for 11.1% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data. The 'vs. state' comparison field is marked as not reported.
Apguard Hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its Woodland Hills office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries whose physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost or fee details are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the hospice's full profile directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Apguard Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN B21675) since August 10, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results — including star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating 9-10 — for this hospice, often due to small patient counts. This does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to California's state average of 93.41 is currently available. CMS does report a care index score of 9 and a rate of 11.1% for visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Apguard Hospice serves 25 ZIP codes from its Woodland Hills, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Apguard Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey data are better indicators when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Apguard Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 10, 2021.
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 terminal prognosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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; it is not about giving up, but about a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Apguard Hospice provides care. Please contact the hospice at (424) 271-2522 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 Apguard Hospice at (424) 271-2522 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is provided. Contact Apguard Hospice at (424) 271-2522 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Apguard Hospice, LLC's official profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21675?state=CA to confirm current CMS-reported figures.
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.