G M H Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01727)
CMS process measure: 98.59 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 988-9972 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for G M H Hospice And Palliative Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 98.59 is above the California state average of 93.41.
G M H Hospice And Palliative Care serves 35 ZIP codes from its Encino, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, G M H Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01727, since February 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
G M H Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Encino, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since February 7, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A01727.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet reported those figures.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, G M H Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc scored 98.59, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
G M H Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc reports serving 35 ZIP codes from its Encino office, reflecting a moderately broad service area within Los Angeles County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. G M H Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01727) since February 7, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose 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 is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.59, above the California state average of 93.41, and CMS also lists a care index score of 9.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 35 ZIP codes from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
G M H Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it's a detail families sometimes want to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 7, 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 people no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — 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 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) 988-9972 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) 988-9972 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CAHPS survey results, composite quality scores, service area, and how care needs are met day to day; contact the hospice at (818) 988-9972 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up G M H Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01727?state=CA using CCN A01727.
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.