Cipher Hospice
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51645)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 272-5835 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Cipher Hospice, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a quality concern.
Cipher Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Burbank, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Cipher Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B51645, since October 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Cipher Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Burbank, California and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 6, 2022, under CCN B51645.
CMS Care Compare, which is the source for all figures in this profile, has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Cipher Hospice. This means CMS has not reported a star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage of caregivers rating it 9-10. This gap often occurs when a hospice has served too few patients over the survey period for CMS to publish reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Cipher Hospice that can be compared to the California state average of 93.41. Where CMS does not report a measure, families should not assume a negative reason; contacting the hospice directly and checking Care Compare periodically for updates is the most reliable path.
According to CMS data, Cipher Hospice's service area currently includes 1 ZIP code, reflecting the office location in Burbank, CA (Los Angeles County).
Cipher Hospice's ownership type has not been provided in the available CMS data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is included here. Families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing and speak with the hospice directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Cipher Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B51645) since October 6, 2022, 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 Cipher Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for Cipher Hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Cipher Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its office in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for Cipher Hospice is not included in the available CMS data; ownership type can be worth asking about since it may relate to organizational structure and services offered.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Cipher Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 6, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, 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 underlying illness, but patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Cipher Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (747) 272-5835 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe intake steps; contact Cipher Hospice directly at (747) 272-5835 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; for Cipher Hospice specifically, contact them at (747) 272-5835 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Cipher Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51645?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.