Athena Hospice, Inc.
Tarzana, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41614)
CMS process measure: 92.21 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 71 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 433-4040 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Athena Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, Athena Hospice scored 92.21, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Athena Hospice serves 71 ZIP codes from its Tarzana, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Athena Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41614), certified since July 6, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Athena Hospice, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Tarzana, California, in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, Athena Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 2022. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice, so that detail is not published here.
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 Athena Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released the data.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Athena Hospice scored 92.21, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice. CMS has not published a visits-near-end-of-life percentage for this hospice.
Athena Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 71 ZIP codes from its Tarzana office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly for the most up-to-date figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Athena Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41614), certified since July 6, 2022, 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 Athena Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Athena Hospice's composite process score is 92.21, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure; CMS also lists a care index score of 9.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Athena Hospice serves 71 ZIP codes from its Tarzana, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 71 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not specify Athena Hospice's ownership type; contact the hospice at (818) 433-4040 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Athena Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 2022, according to CMS data.
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 is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Athena Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (818) 433-4040 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; contact Athena Hospice at (818) 433-4040 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; you can ask Athena Hospice these questions directly at (818) 433-4040 and compare answers using Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Athena Hospice, Inc. (CCN B41614) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41614?state=CA to see the latest 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.