Communicare Hospice, Inc
Pasadena, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41519)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 7 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 788-8093 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Communicare Hospice, Inc in the data available, so a specific rating cannot be given. The California state average composite score is 93.41, but no direct comparison is reported for this hospice.
Communicare Hospice, Inc serves 7 ZIP codes from its office in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Communicare Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B41519, certified since April 21, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Communicare Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Pasadena, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 21, 2022, identified by CCN B41519. The data provided does not specify whether the hospice is for-profit, non-profit, or government-run.
CMS collects feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, covering satisfaction measures such as star ratings, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. For Communicare Hospice, Inc, these CAHPS figures have not been published by CMS in the data available here, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients. This should not be interpreted as an indication of lower quality — it simply means CMS has not released the figures for this listing.
Similarly, CMS publishes a composite process measure reflecting how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, compared against a state average. The California state average composite score is 93.41, but Communicare Hospice, Inc's own composite score and comparison to that average ('vs_state') is listed as 'not reported' in the data provided.
Communicare Hospice, Inc serves a service area covering 7 ZIP codes from its Pasadena office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to consult Care Compare directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Communicare Hospice, Inc?
Yes, Communicare Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B41519, certified since April 21, 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 Communicare Hospice, Inc, which often happens with hospices that have a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The composite process score for Communicare Hospice, Inc has not been published, and the comparison to the state average is listed as 'not reported.' The California state average composite score is 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Communicare Hospice, Inc serves 7 ZIP codes from its Pasadena, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 7 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for Communicare Hospice, Inc is not included in the available data; ownership type can relate to how a hospice is funded and governed, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Communicare Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since April 21, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving pain and symptoms alongside ongoing treatment, at any stage of illness, while hospice care is a specific type of palliative care for people nearing the end of life who have chosen to stop treatments aimed at curing their illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, but rather receiving a different kind of care centered on comfort and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Communicare Hospice, Inc provides care; please contact the hospice at (626) 788-8093 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 Communicare Hospice, Inc at (626) 788-8093 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the range of services provided, how the hospice supports caregivers, and how care needs are assessed; contact Communicare Hospice, Inc at (626) 788-8093 for specifics and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Communicare Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41519?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.