California Community Hospice
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921513)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 754-1213 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for California Community Hospice, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. The California state average composite process score is 93.41, but no comparison figure has been reported for this hospice.
California Community Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, California Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 921513), certified since 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
California Community Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Encino, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency is a for-profit organization that has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 2016.
CMS Care Compare data does not include published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — no star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 is available. This often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score, a care index score, or a 'visits near end of life' percentage for California Community Hospice in the current data set. For comparison, the California state average composite process score is 93.41, but no direct comparison ('vs_state') is reported for this hospice.
According to CMS Care Compare data, California Community Hospice's service area, as reflected in this listing, covers 1 ZIP code.
Families considering hospice care should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check the Care Compare website directly for the most current information before making a decision.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. California Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 921513, certified since July 23, 2016), 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 this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; 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 score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Encino, California location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
California Community Hospice is a for-profit organization according to CMS data; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families sometimes consider.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 2016.
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 terminal diagnosis who have stopped curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; please contact California Community Hospice at (818) 754-1213 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact California Community Hospice at (818) 754-1213 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification status on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact California Community Hospice at (818) 754-1213 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review California Community Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921513?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.