Comfort Hospice Care
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921689)
CMS process measure: 90.05 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 261 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 232-7977 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Comfort Hospice Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 90.05, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Comfort Hospice Care serves 261 ZIP codes from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Comfort Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 921689, since July 7, 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Comfort Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice based in Encino, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 2017, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 921689.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Comfort Hospice Care has not had CAHPS family caregiver survey results published — CMS does not report a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Comfort Hospice Care scored 90.05, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and a rate of 3.5% for visits in the last days of life, according to the same Care Compare dataset.
Comfort Hospice Care's service area is broad, covering 261 ZIP codes from its Encino office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Comfort Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 921689, since July 7, 2017). 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 Comfort Hospice Care, which often happens with hospices that have smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Comfort Hospice Care's composite process score is 90.05, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and 3.5% for visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Comfort Hospice Care serves 261 ZIP codes from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 261 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Comfort Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Comfort Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 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 focuses on comfort for people who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No, hospice does not mean giving up; it means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Comfort Hospice Care at (818) 232-7977 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Comfort Hospice Care at (818) 232-7977 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, how staff communicate with families, and how a hospice's CMS quality scores compare to state averages; contact Comfort Hospice Care at (818) 232-7977 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Comfort Hospice Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921689?state=CA using CCN 921689.
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.