Cardinal Care Hospice, Inc
Los Angeles, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21772)
CMS process measure: 69.57 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (323) 962-3840 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Cardinal Care Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 69.57 compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
Cardinal Care Hospice, Inc serves 20 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Cardinal Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21772), certified since September 30, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Cardinal Care Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Los Angeles, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 30, 2021.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including the star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10. This often happens with hospices that have small patient counts and does not by itself indicate poor quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Cardinal Care Hospice, Inc scored 69.57, compared with a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure, based on CMS Care Compare data.
CMS has not published a care index score or visits-in-the-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the data reviewed here.
Cardinal Care Hospice, Inc reports serving 20 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is included here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Cardinal Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21772), certified since September 30, 2021. 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; this often occurs with hospices serving smaller numbers of patients and 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, Cardinal Care Hospice, Inc scored 69.57, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Cardinal Care Hospice, Inc serves 20 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Cardinal Care Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Cardinal Care Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since September 30, 2021.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically when a person is expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing care on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up medical care or support — pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Cardinal Care Hospice, Inc at (323) 962-3840 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 Cardinal Care Hospice, Inc at (323) 962-3840 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS quality measures, caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Cardinal Care Hospice, Inc at (323) 962-3840 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Cardinal Care Hospice, Inc directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21772?state=CA using CCN B21772.
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.