Elka Hospice Care, Inc
N Hollywood, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921687)
CMS process measure: 92.24 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 791-1800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Elka Hospice Care, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 92.24, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Elka Hospice Care serves 66 ZIP codes from its N Hollywood, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Elka Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921687, since June 28, 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Elka Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in N Hollywood, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 28, 2017 (CCN 921687).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage giving a top rating of 9 or 10 are all unavailable. This is often the result of too few surveyed patients to report reliably, 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 set of recommended care processes, Elka Hospice Care scored 92.24, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice, though further detail on this figure has not been provided.
Elka Hospice Care reports serving 66 ZIP codes from its N Hollywood office, indicating a fairly wide service area across the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost figures are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Elka Hospice Care, Inc has been Medicare-certified since June 28, 2017 (CCN 921687), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 92.24, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Elka Hospice Care serves 66 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 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Elka Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results, where published, offer more specific insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 28, 2017.
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 rather than cure when a patient's life expectancy is generally six months or less. Both aim to manage symptoms and support quality of life.
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; patients can still receive medical attention for pain and symptom management, and they can leave hospice care at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Elka Hospice Care delivers services; please contact the hospice at (818) 791-1800 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not describe intake steps; contact Elka Hospice Care at (818) 791-1800 to ask how to begin services, and confirm certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — contact Elka Hospice Care at (818) 791-1800 for details not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Elka Hospice Care, Inc (CCN 921687) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921687?state=CA to review 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.