Atena Hospice, Inc
Sherman Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21545)
CMS process measure: 91.3 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 74 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 302-0026 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Atena Hospice, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Atena Hospice scored 91.30, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Atena Hospice serves 74 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Atena Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21545, since 05/19/2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Atena Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Sherman Oaks, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 19, 2021, meaning it meets federal health and safety standards required to provide hospice services under the Medicare hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Atena Hospice has not had CAHPS family caregiver survey results published — this often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it does not indicate poor quality of care. Similarly, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice and the percentage rating it 9-10 have not been published by CMS for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows key care processes, Atena Hospice scored 91.30, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. The hospice's care index score, as reported by CMS, is 10.
Atena Hospice reports serving 74 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Atena Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21545) since May 19, 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 due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Atena Hospice scored 91.30 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Atena Hospice serves 74 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 74 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Atena Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it may be worth discussing with the hospice.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Atena Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 19, 2021.
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 care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person is nearing the end of life, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; please contact Atena Hospice at (818) 302-0026 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; please contact Atena Hospice at (818) 302-0026 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, what areas are served, and how care is coordinated — Atena Hospice can be reached at (818) 302-0026 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Atena Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21545?state=CA to confirm current 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.