Dedicated Hospice Care, Inc
Granada Hills, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751515)
CMS process measure: 60.82 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 92 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 986-1269 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS survey data shows 61% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Dedicated Hospice Care, Inc, and 62% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 60.82, below the California state average of 93.41.
Dedicated Hospice Care, Inc serves 92 ZIP codes from its Granada Hills, CA office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Dedicated Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751515), certified since March 17, 2014, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Dedicated Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Granada Hills, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since March 17, 2014 (CCN 751515).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 61% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 62% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating in the data provided for this listing.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered — Dedicated Hospice Care, Inc scored 60.82, compared with a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 8.5% of patients received visits in their last days of life, according to the same dataset.
Dedicated Hospice Care, Inc's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 92 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Granada Hills office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly and to contact the hospice for current, detailed information not captured in this dataset.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Dedicated Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751515) since March 17, 2014, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, 61% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 62% rated their overall care experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 60.82, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, this hospice serves 92 ZIP codes from its Granada Hills, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 92 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Dedicated Hospice Care, Inc is listed as a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, so it's worth reviewing the CMS survey and quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 17, 2014.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, if the illness runs its normal course.
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 and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Dedicated Hospice Care, Inc at (818) 986-1269 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; please contact Dedicated Hospice Care, Inc directly at (818) 986-1269 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how the hospice communicates with families — figures like these are available on Medicare Care Compare and by calling the hospice at (818) 986-1269.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Dedicated Hospice Care, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751515?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.