Elim Wellcare Hospice, Llc
Los Angeles, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01556)
CMS process measure: 93.1 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 793-7511 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Elim Wellcare Hospice, so there is no star rating or recommend percentage available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 93.10, which is essentially at the California state average of 93.41.
Elim Wellcare Hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Elim Wellcare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A01556), certified since December 2018. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Elim Wellcare Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Los Angeles, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 2018.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Elim Wellcare Hospice. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patient families for CMS to report reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Elim Wellcare Hospice scored 93.10, essentially at the California state average of 93.41. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
Elim Wellcare Hospice reports serving 40 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify; no cost or coverage details beyond that are available from this data.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Elim Wellcare Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN A01556), certified since December 2, 2018, 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 too few patient families were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Elim Wellcare Hospice scored 93.10, which CMS lists as at the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Elim Wellcare Hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Elim Wellcare Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results (when published) are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elim Wellcare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 2018, according to CMS records.
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 people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive care for other conditions and can leave hospice if their wishes change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Elim Wellcare Hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (626) 793-7511 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; contact Elim Wellcare Hospice directly at (626) 793-7511 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs are met; you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (626) 793-7511.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Elim Wellcare Hospice, LLC (CCN A01556) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01556?state=CA.
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.