Evergreen Hospice Care, Inc
Cerritos, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551530)
CMS process measure: 96.02 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 101 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (562) 865-9006 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Evergreen Hospice Care holds a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 96.02, above the California state average of 93.41.
Evergreen Hospice Care serves 101 ZIP codes from its Cerritos, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families in that broad service area may be eligible for care from this hospice, per CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Evergreen Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551530), certified since March 6, 2008. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Evergreen Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Cerritos, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 6, 2008 (CCN 551530).
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Evergreen Hospice Care holds a 4-star rating. In that survey, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes key care processes, Evergreen Hospice Care scored 96.02, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 32.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Evergreen Hospice Care reports serving 101 ZIP codes from its Cerritos office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that generally reflects small patient counts used in reporting rather than any indication of quality, and should not be interpreted negatively. All figures above are sourced from CMS Care Compare and reflect the most recently published data vintage available.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Evergreen Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551530) since March 6, 2008, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Evergreen Hospice Care earned a 4-star rating, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 96.02, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Evergreen Hospice Care serves 101 ZIP codes from its Cerritos, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 101 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Evergreen Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, so it's worth reviewing the CMS survey results and process measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 6, 2008.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings; please contact Evergreen Hospice Care at (562) 865-9006 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not include enrollment steps; contact Evergreen Hospice Care at (562) 865-9006 to ask how to begin care and confirm eligibility.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how process measures compare to the state average, service area coverage, and how to begin care — Evergreen Hospice Care can be reached at (562) 865-9006 for specifics beyond what CMS publishes.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Evergreen Hospice Care (CCN 551530) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551530?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.