Compassionate Hospice Care, Inc.
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551639)
CMS process measure: 95.93 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 129 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 848-6410 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 82% would definitely recommend Compassionate Hospice Care, and 77% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 95.93, above the California state average of 93.41.
Compassionate Hospice Care serves 129 ZIP codes from its office in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Compassionate Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551639, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassionate Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice located in Burbank, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 9, 2012 (CCN 551639).
According to CMS Care Compare data, 82% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Compassionate Hospice Care scored 95.93, which is above the California state average of 93.41. The hospice's care index score is listed at 7, and 4.7% of visits occurred in the last days of life, according to CMS data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, it means CMS has not published it for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, and this should not be read as a sign of lower quality.
The hospice reports serving 129 ZIP codes from its Burbank office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly with the hospice or on Medicare.gov for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Compassionate Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551639) and has been since January 9, 2012. 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?
According to CMS data, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process score is 95.93, which is above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Compassionate Hospice Care reports serving 129 ZIP codes from its Burbank, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 129 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassionate Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS publishes it so families can consider it alongside quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 9, 2012.
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 and quality of life when a patient's illness is no longer being treated to cure it, typically with a prognosis 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, symptom management, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Compassionate Hospice Care at (818) 848-6410 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 Compassionate Hospice Care at (818) 848-6410 to learn how to begin care and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality scores compared to state averages, service area, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are reported here from CMS data where available.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassionate Hospice Care, Inc. (CCN 551639) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551639?state=CA to confirm 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.