California Hospice Corp.
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551690)
CMS process measure: 90.54 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 85 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 557-6444 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for California Hospice Corp., so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 90.54, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
California Hospice Corp. serves 85 ZIP codes from its office in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, California Hospice Corp. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551690, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
California Hospice Corp. is a for-profit hospice based in Burbank, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 31, 2013, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 551690.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice in the current Care Compare data. This is often related to small patient counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released those figures.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, California Hospice Corp. scored 90.54, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. The care index score reported is 10.
California Hospice Corp. serves a broad area, covering 85 ZIP codes from its Burbank office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost or fee information is included here.
All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice for any details not captured in this public data, including services offered, staffing, and how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. California Hospice Corp. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551690) since January 31, 2013, 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 (star rating or percent recommend) for this 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 the CMS composite process measure, California Hospice Corp. scored 90.54, below the California state average of 93.41. Its reported care index score is 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 85 ZIP codes from its Burbank, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 85 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
California Hospice Corp. is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly reflect quality of care, which is better assessed through CMS quality measures and surveys.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 31, 2013.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort, 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 on care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (818) 557-6444 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact California Hospice Corp. at (818) 557-6444 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (818) 557-6444 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view California Hospice Corp.'s official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551690?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.