Better Life Hospice
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41779)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 369-7736 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Better Life Hospice, often because of small patient survey counts. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current ratings information.
Better Life Hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Better Life Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B41779), certified since August 11, 2022; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Better Life Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice provider located in Glendale, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to Medicare Care Compare records, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 11, 2022. CMS data provided does not include the ownership type for this hospice, so families should confirm this detail directly with the provider or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey, which gathers feedback from family caregivers, has not published a star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for Better Life Hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 can be made at this time. Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current information, as CMS periodically updates these figures.
Better Life Hospice reports serving 17 ZIP codes from its Glendale office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify, when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; no cost details beyond this general statement are included here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Better Life Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B41779), certified since August 11, 2022. 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 Better Life Hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients to report reliably. This does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Better Life Hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Better Life Hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for Better Life Hospice was not included in the data provided; please contact the hospice at (818) 369-7736 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Better Life Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 11, 2022, according to CMS records.
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 typically for patients with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
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?
The data provided does not specify where Better Life Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (818) 369-7736 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care with Better Life Hospice, contact the hospice directly at (818) 369-7736 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about ownership, services offered, caregiver survey results, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact Better Life Hospice at (818) 369-7736 for specifics not covered in this profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Better Life Hospice's certification and any published ratings at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41779?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.