Effort Hospice, Inc.
Tarzana, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31778)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 2 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 406-0646 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Effort Hospice, Inc., so a rating summary is not currently available. Families can contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for the most current published information.
Effort Hospice, Inc. serves 2 ZIP codes from its Tarzana, California office in Los Angeles County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Effort Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN B31778, certified since December 29, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they meet eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Effort Hospice, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Tarzana, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 29, 2021, identified by CCN B31778.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Effort Hospice, Inc., which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients. This does not indicate poor quality — it simply means the data has not yet been made public by CMS. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so a comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is not available at this time.
CMS Care Compare data also indicates that CMS has not published the ownership type for this hospice in the data provided. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly to ask about ownership structure, staffing, and services offered, since these details are not part of the CMS figures reviewed here.
Effort Hospice, Inc. serves a service area covering 2 ZIP codes from its Tarzana, California office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies that the patient meets eligibility requirements; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families should verify current details directly with the hospice and on the Medicare Care Compare website before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Effort Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B31778), certified since December 29, 2021, 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 family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because of 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?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Effort Hospice, Inc. serves 2 ZIP codes from its Tarzana, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 2 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided here does not specify the ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (818) 406-0646 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Effort Hospice, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since December 29, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up all care, only treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Effort Hospice, Inc. at (818) 406-0646 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Effort Hospice, Inc. directly at (818) 406-0646 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, availability, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact Effort Hospice, Inc. at (818) 406-0646 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Effort Hospice, Inc. (CCN B31778) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31778?state=CA to review the latest published 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.