Charity Hospice Care, Inc.
Torrance, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551709)
CMS process measure: 70 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (310) 527-2962 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Charity Hospice Care, Inc., so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 70.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
Charity Hospice Care, Inc. serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Torrance, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Charity Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551709), certified since March 29, 2013; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Charity Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice located in Torrance, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 29, 2013, meaning it has met federal requirements to provide hospice services covered by the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctors certify a terminal diagnosis.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Charity Hospice Care, Inc. This is often the result of small patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means CMS has not released this particular data point for this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a defined set of care processes, Charity Hospice Care, Inc. scored 70.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. The hospice's care index score is listed at 8, and 10.7% of visits occurred in the last days of life, per CMS data.
Charity Hospice Care, Inc. reports serving 25 ZIP codes from its Torrance office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Charity Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551709) since March 29, 2013, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose 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, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 70.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Charity Hospice Care, Inc. serves 25 ZIP codes from its Torrance, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 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 does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS so families can make informed choices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 29, 2013.
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 stopped 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 underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (310) 527-2962 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process; please contact Charity Hospice Care, Inc. at (310) 527-2962 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage area, staffing, and CMS quality scores; contact the hospice at (310) 527-2962 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Charity Hospice Care, Inc. (CCN 551709) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551709?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.