Dhs Hospice Care
N Hollywood, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11688)
CMS process measure: 95.45 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 129 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 452-0085 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Dhs Hospice Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scores 95.45, above the California state average of 93.41.
Dhs Hospice Care serves 129 ZIP codes from its N Hollywood, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Dhs Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN A11688, since November 12, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Dhs Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice located in N Hollywood, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 12, 2020 (CCN A11688).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be taken as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released or collected enough survey responses to report publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Dhs Hospice Care scores 95.45, compared to the California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice, though CMS has not detailed the specific components behind that figure in the data available here.
Dhs Hospice Care reports serving 129 ZIP codes from its N Hollywood office. 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 provided. Families should verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Dhs Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since November 12, 2020 (CCN A11688), 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 (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often due to 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?
Dhs Hospice Care's composite process score is 95.45, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 129 ZIP codes from its N Hollywood, 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?
Dhs Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not determine quality on its own, but it can be a factor families consider alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 12, 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 typically have 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 or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Dhs Hospice Care delivers services; please contact the hospice at (818) 452-0085 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact Dhs Hospice Care at (818) 452-0085 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and staffing; contact the hospice directly at (818) 452-0085 for specifics not shown in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Dhs Hospice Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11688?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.