First American Hospice, Inc
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11507)
CMS process measure: 80.37 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 85 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (323) 648-8580 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey star ratings or recommend percentages for First American Hospice, Inc. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 80.37, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
First American Hospice, Inc serves 85 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, First American Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11507, since May 8, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
First American Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency located in Glendale, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since May 8, 2020 (CCN A11507).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has served too few surveyed families for CMS to report reliable figures. This is not an indication of poor care; it simply means the data is not yet available on Medicare Care Compare.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, First American Hospice, Inc scored 80.37, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and shows that 4.3% of patients received visits in their last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
First American Hospice, Inc reports serving 85 ZIP codes from its Glendale office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the official listing directly for the latest updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. First American Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11507) since May 8, 2020, 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 due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 80.37, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 4.3% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
First American Hospice, Inc serves 85 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 85 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may wish to review CMS quality measures alongside ownership when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 8, 2020.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of 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 giving up all treatment, but rather treatments aimed at symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact First American Hospice, Inc at (323) 648-8580 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact First American Hospice, Inc at (323) 648-8580 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, staffing, service area, and how the hospice communicates with families; contact First American Hospice, Inc at (323) 648-8580 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view official CMS data for First American Hospice, Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11507?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.