First Choice Hospice Health Care Inc
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11594)
CMS process measure: 95 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 742-2999 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for First Choice Hospice Health Care Inc, often because of small patient counts, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 95.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
First Choice Hospice Health Care Inc serves 41 ZIP codes from its office in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, First Choice Hospice Health Care Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN A11594, certified since July 2, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
First Choice Hospice Health Care Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Burbank, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 2, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A11594.
According to CMS Care Compare data, First Choice Hospice Health Care Inc has not had CAHPS family-caregiver survey results published — CMS notes this often happens with hospices that have smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality. What is available is the CMS composite process measure, a score reflecting how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes. First Choice Hospice Health Care Inc scored 95.00 on this measure, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. Its care index score, another CMS quality figure, is listed as 9.
The hospice reports serving 41 ZIP codes from its Burbank office, indicating a fairly broad service area across the surrounding region.
Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies that criteria are met. No cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current information directly on Care Compare and by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. First Choice Hospice Health Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11594) since July 2, 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, which often happens when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 95.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
First Choice Hospice Health Care Inc serves 41 ZIP codes from its Burbank office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 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 is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS quality measures and family feedback.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 2, 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 focuses on comfort for those 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 shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (818) 742-2999 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (818) 742-2999 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (818) 742-2999 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up First Choice Hospice Health Care Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11594?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.