Better Choice Hospice Care, Inc.
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21560)
CMS process measure: 91.46 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 80 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 275-3331 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Better Choice Hospice Care, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. Its CMS composite process measure score is 91.46, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Better Choice Hospice Care serves 80 ZIP codes from its office in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Better Choice Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21560, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Better Choice Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Glendale, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 26, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B21560.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Better Choice Hospice Care's CMS composite process measure score is 91.46, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as the star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice in the current data, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients rather than reflecting poor quality of care.
Better Choice Hospice Care reports serving 80 ZIP codes from its Glendale office, indicating a fairly broad service area across the surrounding region. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; this profile does not include cost or coverage details beyond that basic fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to confirm current details, including any newly published quality or survey measures, directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice directly, before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Better Choice Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21560, since February 26, 2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once 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, which often occurs when the number of surveyed patients is small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process measure score is 91.46, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 80 ZIP codes from its Glendale, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 80 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Better Choice Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but CMS reports it as part of the public record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 26, 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, while hospice care is generally for patients with a terminal prognosis who are focusing on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, and patients can still receive care for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Better Choice Hospice Care at (818) 275-3331 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Better Choice Hospice Care at (818) 275-3331 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staff availability, how quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of the service area; contact Better Choice Hospice Care at (818) 275-3331 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Better Choice Hospice Care, Inc. using CCN B21560 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21560?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.