Comforting Care Services
Calabasas, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751652)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 781-8111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as a star rating or percent who would recommend — for Comforting Care Services. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
Comforting Care Services serves 62 ZIP codes from its Calabasas, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Comforting Care Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 751652, since 2014); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Comforting Care Services is a for-profit hospice based in Calabasas, California, serving Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 20, 2014, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 751652.
CMS Care Compare data does not include a CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for Comforting Care Services. CMS does not publish these figures for every hospice, often because the number of surveyed patients and families was too small to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality, only that the data has not been published.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Comforting Care Services scored 100.00, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice, though this figure's context and scale are not further detailed in the available data.
Comforting Care Services reports serving 62 ZIP codes from its Calabasas office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Comforting Care Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 751652) since December 20, 2014, 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 — including a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating 9-10 — for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients. This does not mean the hospice provides poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Comforting Care Services scored 100.00, compared with California's state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Comforting Care Services serves 62 ZIP codes from its office in Calabasas, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Comforting Care Services is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey data are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 20, 2014.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms, while hospice care is for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and focuses on comfort during a terminal illness, 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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Comforting Care Services at (818) 781-8111 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Comforting Care Services at (818) 781-8111 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about survey results, quality scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures above and contact Comforting Care Services at (818) 781-8111 with further questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Comforting Care Services (CCN 751652) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751652?state=CA to confirm current 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.