Golden Age Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc
Sherman Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31686)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 290-3730 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Golden Age Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc, so no star rating or percentage recommending is currently available. Its composite process measure is also listed as not reported compared to the California state average of 93.41.
Golden Age Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc serves 49 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Golden Age Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31686), certified since December 8, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Golden Age Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Sherman Oaks, California and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 8, 2021.
CMS Care Compare does not currently publish CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — no star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 are available. This is often the result of small patient counts and should not be read as an indication of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not published this information for Golden Age Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc at this time.
CMS lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice. A composite process measure comparison to the California state average (93.41) is listed as 'not reported' in the CMS data, so no direct comparison can be made at this time.
Golden Age Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc reports serving 49 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available from CMS data. Families are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare page directly and to contact the hospice for any further questions, as all figures here come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated over time.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Golden Age Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31686) since December 8, 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 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 lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice, but the composite process measure comparison to California's state average of 93.41 is listed as 'not reported.'
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 49 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type is not included in the data provided; contact the hospice at (818) 290-3730 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 8, 2021, according to CMS records.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact the hospice at (818) 290-3730 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact the hospice directly at (818) 290-3730 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, availability of staff, how care is coordinated, and survey results; contact the hospice at (818) 290-3730 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's certification and details directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31686?state=CA.
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.