Caremark Healthcare
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921608)
CMS process measure: 88.57 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 360-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Caremark Healthcare, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 88.57, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Caremark Healthcare serves 45 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Caremark Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 921608, since January 26, 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Caremark Healthcare is a for-profit hospice based in Glendale, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 26, 2017 (CCN 921608).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results—such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10—for Caremark Healthcare. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Caremark Healthcare scored 88.57, compared with a California state average of 93.41. CMS Care Compare data lists this as below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 for this hospice, and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 15.0% of patients, according to the same data set.
Caremark Healthcare's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 45 ZIP codes from its Glendale office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site or by contacting the hospice for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Caremark Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 921608) since January 26, 2017, 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 Caremark Healthcare, which often occurs when there are too few surveyed patients to report; this is not an indicator of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Caremark Healthcare's composite process score is 88.57, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average according to CMS data. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and that 15.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Caremark Healthcare serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Caremark Healthcare is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is disclosed as part of CMS's public data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Caremark Healthcare has been Medicare-certified since January 26, 2017.
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 is generally for patients who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy 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 treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Caremark Healthcare delivers care; contact the hospice at (818) 360-2273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Caremark Healthcare at (818) 360-2273 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for Caremark Healthcare on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (818) 360-2273.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caremark Healthcare (CCN 921608) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921608?state=CA to confirm current CMS data.
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.