Fountain Hospice, Inc.
Sherman Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21788)
CMS process measure: 81.71 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 70 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 839-8807 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Fountain Hospice, Inc., so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 81.71, below the California state average of 93.41.
Fountain Hospice, Inc. serves 70 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Fountain Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21788, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Fountain Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice located in Sherman Oaks, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 13, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B21788.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 — for Fountain Hospice, Inc. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Fountain Hospice, Inc. scored 81.71, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. The hospice's care index score, as reported by CMS, is 8, and CMS data show visits in the last days of life occurring 0.0% of the time for this measure period.
Fountain Hospice, Inc. reports serving 70 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks office, indicating a broad service area across the surrounding region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published by CMS. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Fountain Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21788) as of October 13, 2021, 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 Fountain Hospice, Inc., which often occurs when there are too few surveyed patients to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Fountain Hospice, Inc. scored 81.71, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Fountain Hospice, Inc. serves 70 ZIP codes from its office in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 70 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Fountain Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Fountain Hospice, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since October 13, 2021.
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 for patients generally expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its normal course.
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 abandoning medical attention or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify where Fountain Hospice, Inc. delivers care; please contact the hospice at (818) 839-8807 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not describe the intake process; please contact Fountain Hospice, Inc. at (818) 839-8807 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, how care is coordinated, and how caregivers can be reached; contact Fountain Hospice, Inc. at (818) 839-8807 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Fountain Hospice, Inc. (CCN B21788) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21788?state=CA to review current CMS-reported information.
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.