Comfort Life Hospice
Downey, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921747)
CMS process measure: 82.68 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 71 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (562) 622-1400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Comfort Life Hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 82.68, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Comfort Life Hospice serves 71 ZIP codes from its Downey, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Comfort Life Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 921747, since June 11, 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Comfort Life Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Downey, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since June 11, 2017 (CCN 921747).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Comfort Life Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality; families can check Care Compare directly for updates.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Comfort Life Hospice scored 82.68, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 18.0% of patients received visits from a nurse or medical social worker in the final days of life, according to the same data source.
Comfort Life Hospice's service area covers 71 ZIP codes from its Downey office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost details are available in this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Comfort Life Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 921747) since June 11, 2017, 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 percent recommending) for this hospice, which is common for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Comfort Life Hospice scored 82.68 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 18.0% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Comfort Life Hospice serves 71 ZIP codes from its Downey, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 71 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Comfort Life Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type alone does not determine quality, so it's worth reviewing the CMS quality measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Comfort Life Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 11, 2017.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 care, and patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This listing's CMS data does not specify care settings; please contact Comfort Life Hospice at (562) 622-1400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Comfort Life Hospice at (562) 622-1400 to discuss how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the areas served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which can be discussed with Comfort Life Hospice at (562) 622-1400.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Comfort Life Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921747?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported 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.