Guaranteed Hospice
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11618)
CMS process measure: 94.74 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 98 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (323) 300-4707 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Guaranteed Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS quality process composite score of 94.74 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Guaranteed Hospice serves 98 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Guaranteed Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11618, since September 18, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Guaranteed Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Glendale, California, serving Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 18, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A11618.
CMS Care Compare data has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Guaranteed Hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
On CMS's quality process composite measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs recommended care processes, Guaranteed Hospice scored 94.74, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and that 40.0% of patients received visits in their final days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Guaranteed Hospice's service area, as reported by CMS, spans 98 ZIP codes from its Glendale office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost or coverage specifics beyond this are available in the data provided. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Guaranteed Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11618, since September 18, 2020), 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 Guaranteed Hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients — it does not suggest poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Guaranteed Hospice's composite process score is 94.74, above the California state average of 93.41; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 40.0% of patients received visits in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Guaranteed Hospice serves 98 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 98 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Guaranteed Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS reports it alongside quality data for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Guaranteed Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 18, 2020.
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 those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Guaranteed Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (323) 300-4707 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 Guaranteed Hospice at (323) 300-4707 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Guaranteed Hospice at (323) 300-4707 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Guaranteed Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11618?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.