Careworthy Hospice
Norwalk, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31522)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (562) 863-1818 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Careworthy Hospice, so no star rating or percentage recommendation is currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most up-to-date information on this hospice.
Careworthy Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Norwalk, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Careworthy Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B31522, since November 23, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Careworthy Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in Norwalk, California, and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 23, 2021 (CCN B31522). The data provided does not specify whether the agency is operated on a for-profit, non-profit, or government basis; families who want that detail can ask the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare.
CMS collects family caregiver experiences through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, but a CAHPS star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9-10 have not been published for Careworthy Hospice in the data available here. This is often the case for smaller hospices with limited survey volume, and it should not be read as a sign of lower quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice in this data set, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 can be made here. A care index score of 7 is noted in the data, though its underlying components are not detailed.
Careworthy Hospice reports serving 39 ZIP codes from its Norwalk office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries once a physician certifies a terminal prognosis. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the official listing directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Careworthy Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B31522) since November 23, 2021, 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 recommendation percentages) for Careworthy Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Careworthy Hospice in the available data, so no comparison to California's state average of 93.41 can be made.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Careworthy Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Norwalk, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type is not specified in the available data; you can contact the hospice at (562) 863-1818 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Careworthy Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 23, 2021.
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 those with a terminal prognosis who are choosing comfort-focused care instead of curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Careworthy Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (562) 863-1818 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not include enrollment steps; contact Careworthy Hospice at (562) 863-1818 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is provided; Careworthy Hospice can be reached at (562) 863-1818 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Careworthy Hospice (CCN B31522) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31522?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.