Approved Hospice Care, Inc
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21638)
CMS process measure: 89.66 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 212-1515 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Approved Hospice Care, Inc, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 89.66, below the California state average of 93.41.
Approved Hospice Care, Inc serves 47 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Approved Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21638, since June 23, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Approved Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Glendale, California, serving Los Angeles County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 23, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B21638.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and does not necessarily reflect poor quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Approved Hospice Care, Inc scored 89.66, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS has also published a care index score of 10 for this hospice. CMS has not provided the percentage of patients receiving visits in the last days of life for this hospice in the available data.
Approved Hospice Care, Inc reports serving 47 ZIP codes from its Glendale office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as made available for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Approved Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified under CCN B21638, effective June 23, 2021. 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 this hospice, often because of small patient counts; 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, Approved Hospice Care, Inc scored 89.66, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average. Its care index score is 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice serves 47 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Approved Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but families may wish to review CMS quality data alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 23, 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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have six months or less to live.
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 does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Approved Hospice Care, Inc at (747) 212-1515 to ask about care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Approved Hospice Care, Inc directly at (747) 212-1515 to learn how to begin care, and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact Approved Hospice Care, Inc at (747) 212-1515 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Approved Hospice Care, Inc (CCN B21638) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21638?state=CA to see the latest published 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.