Astrum Hospice, Inc
Santa Clarita, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11792)
CMS process measure: 93.48 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 322-7757 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Astrum Hospice, Inc, so a star rating or recommend percentage isn't available. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 93.48, which is at the California state average of 93.41.
Astrum Hospice, Inc serves 67 ZIP codes from its Santa Clarita, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Astrum Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11792, since February 25, 2021). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Astrum Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Santa Clarita, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 25, 2021 (CCN A11792).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — including the star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating it 9-10 — for Astrum Hospice, Inc. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released a public survey result for this agency.
On the CMS quality composite process measure, Astrum Hospice, Inc scored 93.48, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it at the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice, though CMS has not published a visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage for this agency.
Astrum Hospice, Inc reports serving 67 ZIP codes from its Santa Clarita office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Astrum Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11792) as of February 25, 2021, and 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?
Astrum Hospice, Inc scored 93.48 on the CMS composite process measure, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Astrum Hospice, Inc serves 67 ZIP codes from its Santa Clarita, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Astrum Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver surveys are more useful indicators when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Astrum Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since February 25, 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 to relieve symptoms, while hospice care is for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
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 all care, and patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Astrum Hospice, Inc; please contact the hospice at (747) 322-7757 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 for Astrum Hospice, Inc; please contact the hospice at (747) 322-7757 for guidance and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Astrum Hospice, Inc at (747) 322-7757 to ask these questions directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Astrum Hospice, Inc (CCN A11792) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11792?state=CA to review its current CMS-published 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.