Gentle Touch Hospice Care, Inc
North Hollywood, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751621)
CMS process measure: 86.96 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 70 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 408-8009 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Gentle Touch Hospice Care, Inc, often because too few surveys were completed to report reliably. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 86.96, below the California state average of 93.41.
Gentle Touch Hospice Care, Inc serves 70 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Gentle Touch Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751621, since 2014). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gentle Touch Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in North Hollywood, California, serving Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 31, 2014, under CCN 751621.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often because too few surveys were completed to report results reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — Gentle Touch Hospice Care, Inc scored 86.96, compared to a California state average of 93.41. This places it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
Gentle Touch Hospice Care, Inc reports serving 70 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood office, reflecting a fairly broad service area within the region.
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 and are subject to CMS's own reporting vintage and methodology. Families are encouraged to review the listing directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice to confirm current details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Gentle Touch Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751621, since July 31, 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, which often happens when too few surveys were completed to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Gentle Touch Hospice Care, Inc scored 86.96 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 70 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood, CA office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS data.
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?
Gentle Touch Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but CMS reports it as part of the public record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 31, 2014.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically in the last months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients continue to receive medical attention for symptoms and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Gentle Touch Hospice Care, Inc at (818) 408-8009 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 Gentle Touch Hospice Care, Inc at (818) 408-8009 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, service area, and how the hospice communicates with families — Gentle Touch Hospice Care, Inc can be reached at (818) 408-8009 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Gentle Touch Hospice Care, Inc (CCN 751621) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751621?state=CA to see the latest CMS-reported 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.