Gao Hospice Care, Inc.
Sunland, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21706)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 666-0061 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Gao Hospice Care, Inc., so a specific rating comparison to the California state average of 93.41 isn't available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current published figures.
Gao Hospice Care, Inc. serves 8 ZIP codes from its Sunland, California office in Los Angeles County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Gao Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21706), certified since August 25, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gao Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice located in Sunland, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 25, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B21706.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10. 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 — it simply means the data has not yet been published.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Gao Hospice Care, so a direct comparison to the California state average of 93.41 cannot be made at this time. CMS also has not published a care index score or visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the data reviewed.
Gao Hospice Care reports serving 8 ZIP codes from its Sunland office, giving families a sense of the geographic reach of its care area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on that site for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Gao Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21706) since August 25, 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 (such as a star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Gao Hospice Care, 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?
Gao Hospice Care, Inc. serves 8 ZIP codes from its Sunland, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Gao Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may wish to ask about it when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 25, 2021.
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 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 focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Gao Hospice Care, Inc. at (747) 666-0061 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 Gao Hospice Care, Inc. at (747) 666-0061 to ask how to begin care and verify current 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 how care is provided; for this hospice, contact (747) 666-0061 and review Medicare Care Compare for published figures.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Gao Hospice Care, Inc. (CCN B21706) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21706?state=CA to review the latest CMS-published 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.