First Serenity Hospice, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751566)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (310) 388-8790 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite quality score for First Serenity Hospice, so no star rating or comparison to the California state average is currently available. This is common for hospices with small patient counts and does not necessarily reflect the quality of care provided.
First Serenity Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Los Angeles, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, First Serenity Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 751566, since August 20, 2014); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No further cost details are provided here.
About this hospice
First Serenity Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice located in Los Angeles, California, serving Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2014, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 751566.
According to CMS Care Compare data, First Serenity Hospice does not currently have published CAHPS family caregiver survey results \u2014 no star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 are available. CMS often does not publish these figures for hospices with small patient counts, and their absence does not indicate poor quality of care.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no direct comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 can be made at this time. Other quality indicators, such as the care index score and percentage of visits in the last days of life, have also not been published by CMS for this hospice.
CMS Care Compare data indicates that First Serenity Hospice currently serves 1 ZIP code from its Los Angeles office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, First Serenity Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 751566) since August 20, 2014. 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 small patient counts; this does not imply 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 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, First Serenity Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Los Angeles, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
First Serenity Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS surveys, when published, offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
First Serenity Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2014.
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 specifically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates 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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care. Please contact First Serenity Hospice at (310) 388-8790 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 First Serenity Hospice at (310) 388-8790 for information on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how care is coordinated, and what CMS quality data shows; contact First Serenity Hospice at (310) 388-8790 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up First Serenity Hospice using CCN 751566 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751566?state=CA to see the most current CMS 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.