Bristol Hospice- Northern Los Angeles
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551546)
CMS process measure: 99.76 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 145 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 559-1550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bristol Hospice – Northern Los Angeles received a 1-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 71% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.76 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Bristol Hospice – Northern Los Angeles serves 145 ZIP codes from its office in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Bristol Hospice – Northern Los Angeles is Medicare-certified (CCN 551546, since 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice – Northern Los Angeles is a for-profit hospice based in Glendale, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 22, 2008, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 551546.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, this hospice received a 1-star family caregiver rating. In that same survey, 71% of families said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 63% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by surveyed caregivers and come directly from CMS-published data.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, Bristol Hospice – Northern Los Angeles scored 99.76, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS has not published a separate breakdown for every individual quality indicator for this hospice; where that is the case, it typically reflects limited patient counts rather than an indication of poor quality.
The hospice reports serving 145 ZIP codes from its Glendale office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's most recent published update vintage. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice – Northern Los Angeles is Medicare-certified (CCN 551546) since August 22, 2008, 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's CAHPS survey gave this hospice a 1-star family caregiver rating, with 71% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 63% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.76, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 145 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 145 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality; CMS quality and survey measures offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 22, 2008.
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 those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing illness, but it does not mean giving up care or attention — it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Bristol Hospice – Northern Los Angeles at (818) 559-1550 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (818) 559-1550 to discuss how to begin care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about the CAHPS survey ratings, CMS quality measures, service area, and how to begin care; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures and also contact them at (818) 559-1550 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice – Northern Los Angeles (CCN 551546) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551546?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.