Calstro Hospice Los Angeles
Alhambra, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11610)
CMS process measure: 86.18 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 150 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 697-6374 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 87% would definitely recommend Calstro Hospice Los Angeles, with 83% rating their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 86.18, below the California state average of 93.41.
Calstro Hospice Los Angeles serves 150 ZIP codes from its office in Alhambra, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Calstro Hospice Los Angeles is Medicare-certified (CCN A11610), certified since December 1, 2020; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Calstro Hospice Los Angeles is a for-profit hospice based in Alhambra, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 2020 (CCN A11610).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not by itself indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Calstro Hospice Los Angeles scored 86.18, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS data also show a care index score of 10 and that 12.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, as reported to CMS.
Calstro Hospice Los Angeles reports serving a broad area, covering 150 ZIP codes from its Alhambra office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Calstro Hospice Los Angeles is Medicare-certified (CCN A11610) since December 1, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In CMS's CAHPS survey data, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated their overall care experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 86.18, which is below the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Calstro Hospice Los Angeles reports serving 150 ZIP codes from its Alhambra, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 150 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 is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality data can be reviewed regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 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 patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; contact Calstro Hospice Los Angeles at (818) 697-6374 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Calstro Hospice Los Angeles directly at (818) 697-6374 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, the areas it serves, and how care is coordinated; contact Calstro Hospice Los Angeles at (818) 697-6374 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Calstro Hospice Los Angeles (CCN A11610) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11610?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.