Grace Hospice Care, Inc.
Long Beach, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21652)
CMS process measure: 76.19 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (532) 494-3273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Grace Hospice Care, Inc., so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 76.19, below the California state average of 93.41.
Grace Hospice Care, Inc. serves 20 ZIP codes from its Long Beach, California office, located in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Grace Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21652, since May 12, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Grace Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice serving the Long Beach, California area, Medicare-certified since May 12, 2021 (CCN B21652). It draws patients from Los Angeles County and reports serving 20 ZIP codes from its Long Beach office.
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 Grace Hospice Care, Inc. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report figures reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, Grace Hospice Care, Inc. scored 76.19, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 for this hospice. Families are encouraged to review these figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to ask the hospice how it interprets and is working with these numbers.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify and whose doctor certifies their eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Grace Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21652) since May 12, 2021, 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 (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 76.19, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Grace Hospice Care, Inc. serves 20 ZIP codes from its Long Beach, California location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 12, 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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to live six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus to comfort 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 for this hospice; please contact them at (532) 494-3273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Grace Hospice Care, Inc. at (532) 494-3273 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CMS quality scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (532) 494-3273 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view official CMS data for Grace Hospice Care, Inc. at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21652?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.