First Choice Hospice Care, Inc.
Tarzana, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41688)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 731-6635 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for First Choice Hospice Care, Inc., so no rating figures are currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the latest information.
First Choice Hospice Care, Inc. serves 15 ZIP codes from its Tarzana, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, First Choice Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41688, certified since 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
First Choice Hospice Care, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Tarzana, California, serving Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 15, 2022.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for First Choice Hospice Care, Inc. This often occurs when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it does not indicate poor quality of care. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current survey status.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is available at this time. This absence reflects data reporting limits rather than a judgment on care quality.
First Choice Hospice Care, Inc. serves 15 ZIP codes from its Tarzana office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify and whose doctor certifies their eligibility.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to consult the Care Compare website directly and to contact the hospice for details about services, staffing, and how to begin care, since this profile does not include information beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, First Choice Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41688), certified since October 15, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their 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 of care.
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 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
First Choice Hospice Care, Inc. serves 15 ZIP codes from its Tarzana, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 15, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare data.
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 who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided
This data does not specify care settings for First Choice Hospice Care, Inc.; please contact the hospice at (818) 731-6635 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact First Choice Hospice Care, Inc. directly at (818) 731-6635 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership type; you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (818) 731-6635 for anything not published by CMS.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify First Choice Hospice Care, Inc.'s certification and published quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41688?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.