Comfort Hospice, Inc
San Marino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921574)
CMS process measure: 84.76 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 238-0087 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Comfort Hospice, Inc, so there's no star rating or recommend percentage available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 84.76, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Comfort Hospice, Inc serves 39 ZIP codes from its San Marino, California office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Comfort Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 921574, certified since 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Comfort Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in San Marino, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 30, 2016.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for Comfort Hospice, Inc. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released this data publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Comfort Hospice, Inc scored 84.76, 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 notes that 4.9% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Comfort Hospice, Inc's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 39 ZIP codes from its San Marino office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. Families are encouraged to review the most current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Comfort Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921574) as of September 30, 2016, 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 survey results for Comfort Hospice, Inc. This is often due to small patient counts and does not suggest poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Comfort Hospice, Inc scored 84.76 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to California's state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 4.9% of patients received visits in their final days.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Comfort Hospice, Inc serves 39 ZIP codes from its San Marino, 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?
Comfort Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine care quality; CMS quality measures and surveys offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Comfort Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since September 30, 2016, 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 is typically for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
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 patients stop receiving medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided. Contact Comfort Hospice, Inc at (818) 238-0087 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. Contact Comfort Hospice, Inc at (818) 238-0087 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS caregiver satisfaction results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Comfort Hospice, Inc at (818) 238-0087 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Comfort Hospice, Inc (CCN 921574) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921574?state=CA to review current CMS data.
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.