Direct Hospice Inc
Northridge, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51642)
CMS process measure: 77.65 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (888) 506-6809 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Direct Hospice Inc, so no caregiver star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 77.65, below the California state average of 93.41.
Direct Hospice Inc serves 61 ZIP codes from its Northridge, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Direct Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B51642, certified since January 24, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Direct Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Northridge, California and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 24, 2023. CMS has not published the ownership type for this hospice in the data available.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Direct Hospice Inc — including the caregiver star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage of caregivers rating it 9-10. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indication of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released enough survey data for this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Direct Hospice Inc scored 77.65, compared to a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS has not published visits-in-the-last-days-of-life data for this hospice.
Direct Hospice Inc reports serving 61 ZIP codes from its Northridge office, indicating a fairly broad service area within Los Angeles County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Direct Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51642), certified since January 24, 2023, 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 caregiver survey results for Direct Hospice Inc, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Direct Hospice Inc's composite process score is 77.65, compared to 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?
Direct Hospice Inc serves 61 ZIP codes from its office in Northridge, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS has not published the ownership type for this hospice in the data available; ownership type can affect financial structure but not certification requirements.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Direct Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since January 24, 2023.
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 pursuing curative treatment, 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 an illness; it does not mean abandoning medical or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Direct Hospice Inc delivers care; please contact the hospice at (888) 506-6809 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process for Direct Hospice Inc; please contact the hospice at (888) 506-6809 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (888) 506-6809 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Direct Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51642?state=CA to confirm current certification and quality 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.