Goldstar Hospice, Inc
Sherman Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751798)
CMS process measure: 81.82 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 759-4922 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Goldstar Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. Its CMS composite process score of 81.82 is below the California state average of 93.41.
Goldstar Hospice, Inc serves 24 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Goldstar Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751798, since 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Goldstar Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Sherman Oaks, California, serving Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 19, 2016, with the certification number (CCN) 751798.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — including the star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, and the percentage rating it 9-10 — for Goldstar Hospice, Inc. This is often the result of too few surveyed patients to publish reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice, which stands at 81.82. This is below the California state average of 93.41, placing Goldstar Hospice, Inc below the state average on this measure as reported by CMS. A related care index score of 9 is also on file with CMS.
Goldstar Hospice, Inc's service area, per CMS data, spans 24 ZIP codes reachable from its Sherman Oaks office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the Care Compare listing for the most current details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Goldstar Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751798), certified since May 19, 2016. 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 Goldstar Hospice, Inc, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed. This does not indicate poor quality, only that no figures are available yet.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Goldstar Hospice, Inc's CMS composite process score is 81.82, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — below the state average by this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, Goldstar Hospice, Inc serves 24 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 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Goldstar Hospice, Inc is listed as a for-profit hospice in CMS data. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver surveys, where published, offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Goldstar Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since May 19, 2016.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is not a decision about giving up but about the type of care emphasized.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify where Goldstar Hospice, Inc provides care; contact the hospice at (818) 759-4922 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available CMS data does not describe the intake process; contact Goldstar Hospice, Inc at (818) 759-4922 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated — you can review Goldstar Hospice, Inc's published measures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (818) 759-4922 about anything not listed there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Goldstar Hospice, Inc (CCN 751798) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751798?state=CA to confirm current CMS 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.