Blue Cross Hospice
N Hollywood, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11587)
CMS process measure: 88.76 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 78 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 913-7294 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Blue Cross Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 88.76, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Blue Cross Hospice serves 78 ZIP codes from its N Hollywood, California office, located in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Blue Cross Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11587, since 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Blue Cross Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in N Hollywood, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 13, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A11587.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be taken as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released or has withheld those figures for this provider.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Blue Cross Hospice scored 88.76, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, though further context for that figure is not available in the data provided.
Blue Cross Hospice's service area, as listed on CMS Care Compare, spans 78 ZIP codes.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on that site or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Blue Cross Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11587) since October 13, 2020, 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 Blue Cross Hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Blue Cross Hospice scored 88.76, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Blue Cross Hospice serves 78 ZIP codes from its N Hollywood, California location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 78 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Blue Cross Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly indicate quality of care, and families can review the same CMS measures regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Blue Cross Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 13, 2020.
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 focuses on comfort for people believed to be in the last months of life who have chosen to stop 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 illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where Blue Cross Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (818) 913-7294 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; please contact Blue Cross Hospice at (818) 913-7294 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores, service area, and staffing; for Blue Cross Hospice, contact them at (818) 913-7294 and review their listing on Medicare Care Compare for current details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Blue Cross Hospice using CCN A11587 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11587?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.