Astra Hospice Care, Inc
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41640)
CMS process measure: 92.59 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 927-0625 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for Astra Hospice Care, Inc. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 92.59, which CMS describes as at the California state average of 93.41.
Astra Hospice Care, Inc serves 51 ZIP codes from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Astra Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B41640), certified since December 1, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Astra Hospice Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Encino, California and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. CMS Care Compare data shows this hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 2021. The ownership type for this hospice is not stated in the available CMS data, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS gathers feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey. For Astra Hospice Care, Inc, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10, in the current Care Compare data. This is often related to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Astra Hospice Care, Inc scored 92.59, compared to a California state average of 93.41. CMS characterizes this as at the state average. A related care index score of 9 is also reported by CMS.
Astra Hospice Care, Inc's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 51 ZIP codes from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Astra Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B41640), certified since December 1, 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 survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Astra Hospice Care, Inc, 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?
Astra Hospice Care, Inc scored 92.59 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a California state average of 93.41, which CMS describes as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Astra Hospice Care, Inc serves 51 ZIP codes from its Encino, California location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type is not included in the CMS data provided. Please contact the hospice at (818) 927-0625 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Astra Hospice Care, Inc has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 2021, according to CMS data.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can begin at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment and focuses on comfort, while hospice care is for people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at 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 CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice. Please contact Astra Hospice Care, Inc at (818) 927-0625 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not include intake steps. Please contact Astra Hospice Care, Inc directly at (818) 927-0625 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality process scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Astra Hospice Care, Inc at (818) 927-0625 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Astra Hospice Care, Inc (CCN B41640) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41640?state=CA to review current CMS-published 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.