Encino Hospice Care, Inc
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41715)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 643-3250 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Encino Hospice Care, Inc, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. This does not mean the hospice provides poor care \u2014 it simply means that data is not yet available on Medicare Care Compare.
Encino Hospice Care, Inc serves 21 ZIP codes from its Encino, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Encino Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B41715), certified since October 6, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Encino Hospice Care, Inc, located in Encino, California (Los Angeles County), is a Medicare-certified hospice, certified since October 6, 2021, according to CMS Care Compare data. The ownership type for this hospice has not been provided in the CMS data reviewed, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice or via Care Compare.
CMS collects family caregiver experiences through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, which reports a star rating and the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, along with the percentage rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published these CAHPS survey results for Encino Hospice Care, Inc, which often happens when a hospice has served too few patients in the survey period for CMS to report a reliable figure. This is not an indication of poor quality \u2014 it simply means the data is not yet available.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 can be made at this time.
Encino Hospice Care, Inc reports serving 21 ZIP codes from its Encino office, giving families a sense of the geographic breadth of its care area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Encino Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B41715), certified since October 6, 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 too few patients were surveyed for CMS to report a reliable figure; this does not imply 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 currently be made.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Encino Hospice Care, Inc serves 21 ZIP codes from its office in Encino, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
Ownership type is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (818) 643-3250 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Encino Hospice Care, Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 6, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life for people with a terminal illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, while palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (818) 643-3250 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Encino Hospice Care, Inc, contact the hospice directly at (818) 643-3250 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage area, staff availability, and how the hospice supports patients and caregivers; contact Encino Hospice Care, Inc at (818) 643-3250 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Encino Hospice Care, Inc's certification and any published quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41715?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.