Avra Hospice Inc
El Monte, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41500)
CMS process measure: 79.63 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 73 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 538-1388 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Avra Hospice Inc, so there is no star rating or percent-recommend figure available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 79.63, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Avra Hospice Inc serves 73 ZIP codes from its office in El Monte, California, located in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Avra Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B41500, certified since March 24, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Avra Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in El Monte, California, and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since March 24, 2022, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B41500.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Avra Hospice Inc. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not suggest anything negative about the quality of care provided; it simply means CMS has not yet released a survey result publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Avra Hospice Inc scored 79.63, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 4.8% of visits occurred in the last days of life, according to the same Care Compare data set.
Avra Hospice Inc reports serving 73 ZIP codes from its El Monte office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data as supplied and should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current update.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Avra Hospice Inc?
Yes. Avra Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B41500) since March 24, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Avra Hospice Inc in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Avra Hospice Inc, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than reflecting poor quality.
How does Avra Hospice Inc score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Avra Hospice Inc's composite process score is 79.63, compared with California's state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports 4.8% of visits occurring in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does Avra Hospice Inc serve?
Avra Hospice Inc serves 73 ZIP codes from its office in El Monte, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 73 this hospice reports serving.
Is Avra Hospice Inc for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for Avra Hospice Inc was not provided in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (626) 538-1388 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has Avra Hospice Inc been Medicare-certified?
Avra Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since March 24, 2022.
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 ease symptoms, while hospice care is for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the last phase of a terminal illness.
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 illness; it does not mean giving up on care, attention, or support during this time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The specific settings where Avra Hospice Inc provides care are not detailed in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (626) 538-1388 to ask directly.
How do I start hospice care with Avra Hospice Inc?
Details on the intake process are not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Avra Hospice Inc at (626) 538-1388 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can ask Avra Hospice Inc these questions directly at (626) 538-1388 and review its record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Avra Hospice Inc's official CMS profile, including its CCN B41500, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41500?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.