Empress Hospice, Inc
Canoga Park, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01575)
CMS process measure: 84.62 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 206-8747 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Empress Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Empress Hospice scored 84.62, below the California state average of 93.41.
Empress Hospice serves 46 ZIP codes from its Canoga Park, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Empress Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01575, since January 18, 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Empress Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Canoga Park, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 18, 2019 (CCN A01575).
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 Empress Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts and does not imply anything negative about the quality of care provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Empress Hospice scored 84.62, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 7, and notes that 19.2% of patients received a visit from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the most recent CMS Care Compare data.
Empress Hospice reports serving 46 ZIP codes from its Canoga Park office, giving families across a fairly wide area of the region access to its services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are available here. Families are encouraged to confirm all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to speak with the hospice directly about anything not covered by these published measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Empress Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01575) since January 18, 2019, 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 Empress Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Empress Hospice's composite process score is 84.62, which is below the California state average of 93.41, according to the most recent CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Empress Hospice serves 46 ZIP codes from its Canoga Park, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Empress Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but families should weigh it alongside quality measures rather than on its own.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Empress Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 18, 2019.
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 with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, support, or attention to symptoms and dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact Empress Hospice at (818) 206-8747 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care, contact Empress Hospice at (818) 206-8747 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores compared to state averages, service area, and staffing; contact Empress Hospice at (818) 206-8747 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Empress Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01575?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.