At Ease Hospice & Palliative Care
Tujunga, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11696)
CMS process measure: 85.19 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 322-7770 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for At Ease Hospice & Palliative Care, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. Its CMS composite process score is 85.19, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
At Ease Hospice & Palliative Care serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Tujunga, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, At Ease Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN A11696, certified since November 16, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
At Ease Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice serving Tujunga, California and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A11696.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small numbers of surveyed patients and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been reported.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice, which reflects how consistently core care processes are documented. At Ease Hospice & Palliative Care scored 85.19 on this measure, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average. A separate care index score of 7 is also listed in CMS data, though families should review the Care Compare listing directly for details on what this figure measures.
At Ease Hospice & Palliative Care serves a broad area, covering 40 ZIP codes from its Tujunga office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the current listing directly and contact the hospice with any questions about their specific situation.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. At Ease Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN A11696) since November 16, 2020, 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 due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality, just unreported data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 85.19, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Tujunga, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
At Ease Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS publishes it as part of its transparency data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice focuses specifically on comfort care when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically in the final months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up care — it is a different kind of care centered on the patient's comfort and wishes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (747) 322-7770 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 the hospice at (747) 322-7770 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, coverage area, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact the hospice at (747) 322-7770 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view its official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11696?state=CA.
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.