Encore Hospice, Inc.
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551715)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 455-8880 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Encore Hospice, Inc., so a direct rating comparison isn't available. CMS does list a care index score of 7 for this hospice, but this differs from the caregiver satisfaction ratings.
Encore Hospice, Inc. serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County. Families can confirm whether a specific address falls within this area by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Encore Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN 551715, certified since 2013. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Encore Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice located in Burbank, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 2013, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over a decade.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Encore Hospice, Inc. does not currently have a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10. CMS often does not publish these figures for hospices with small numbers of surveyed patients, and this should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been made public.
CMS also lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice, though a composite process measure score specific to Encore Hospice, Inc. was not reported, so no direct comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 can be made at this time.
Encore Hospice, Inc. reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its Burbank office, reflecting a fairly broad service area within the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available in the CMS data reviewed.
All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Encore Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551715), certified since May 3, 2013. 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 (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Encore Hospice, Inc., often due to small patient survey counts rather than any indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 7 for Encore Hospice, Inc., but a composite process measure specific to this hospice was not reported, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made from the available data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Encore Hospice, Inc. serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Encore Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, and families can review CMS quality data alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Encore Hospice, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 2013.
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 is generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, 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 to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean a patient will receive no care, and patients can discuss their goals and options with their care team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Encore Hospice, Inc. provides care; contact the hospice at (818) 455-8880 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; contact Encore Hospice, Inc. at (818) 455-8880 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how quality measures compare to state averages, and the specific area served; contact Encore Hospice, Inc. at (818) 455-8880 for details not shown in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Encore Hospice, Inc. (CCN 551715) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551715?state=CA to confirm current published 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.