Community Health Care Hospice Inc
Sherman Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11620)
CMS process measure: 90.16 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 83 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 937-9609 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Community Health Care Hospice Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 90.16, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Community Health Care Hospice Inc serves 83 ZIP codes from its office in Sherman Oaks, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Community Health Care Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11620), certified since September 15, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Community Health Care Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Sherman Oaks, California, serving patients in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 15, 2020 (CCN A11620).
CMS Care Compare does not currently show CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10 — for this hospice. CMS notes that missing survey figures are often due to small numbers of surveyed patients and families, and this should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 90.16, compared to a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure, according to the most recent CMS Care Compare data available. A related care index score of 7 is also reported by CMS.
Community Health Care Hospice Inc serves a wide area, covering 83 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to review the hospice's full profile on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with questions about how care is provided, staffing, and how to begin services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Community Health Care Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11620) since September 15, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose 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 this hospice, which is often the case when too few patients or families were surveyed. This does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 90.16, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 83 ZIP codes from its office in Sherman Oaks, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 83 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Community Health Care Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are separate indicators worth reviewing.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 15, 2020.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice. Please contact the hospice at (818) 937-9609 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 the hospice at (818) 937-9609 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about services offered, staff availability, how caregivers can reach the hospice at any hour, and how the hospice's CMS quality measures and survey results compare to others in the area; contact the hospice at (818) 937-9609 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Community Health Care Hospice Inc (CCN A11620) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11620?state=CA.
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.