Careplus Hospice
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21619)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 649-3040 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Careplus Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is currently available. CMS also lists the composite process measure comparison to the California state average as not reported.
Careplus Hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its Burbank, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Careplus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B21619, since February 24, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Careplus Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Burbank, California, serving Los Angeles County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare records, the agency has been Medicare-certified since February 24, 2021.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Careplus Hospice. This often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS also lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice, but the composite process measure comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is marked as 'not reported' in current CMS data, so a direct comparison cannot be made at this time.
Careplus Hospice reports serving 31 ZIP codes from its Burbank office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify and whose physician certifies their eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the most current information directly on Care Compare and to contact Careplus Hospice with any questions about their care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Careplus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B21619) since February 24, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose eligibility is certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Careplus Hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients for CMS to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 8 for Careplus Hospice, but the comparison of its composite process measure to the California state average of 93.41 is marked as 'not reported.'
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Careplus Hospice reports serving 31 ZIP codes from its Burbank, California location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Careplus Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality data, but it does not by itself determine care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Careplus Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 24, 2021, according to CMS records.
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 people who are no longer pursuing curative treatment and are typically 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 illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The location of care can vary by patient and hospice; contact Careplus Hospice at (818) 649-3040 to ask about their specific care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care with Careplus Hospice, contact them directly at (818) 649-3040 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, services offered, and areas served; you can review CMS data at the Care Compare link and ask Careplus Hospice directly at (818) 649-3040 for details not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Careplus Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21619?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.