Guardian Hospice Inc
Sherman Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11584)
CMS process measure: 96.3 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 285-8600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Guardian Hospice Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the separate CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 96.30, above the California state average of 93.41.
Guardian Hospice Inc serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Sherman Oaks, California, located in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Guardian Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN A11584, certified since June 29, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Guardian Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice provider based in Sherman Oaks, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 29, 2020 (CCN A11584).
CMS Care Compare data does not include CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Guardian Hospice Inc — this is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality. No star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 has been published for this provider at this time.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Guardian Hospice Inc scored 96.30, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. A separate care index score of 8 is also listed in CMS data, though its full context is not detailed here.
Guardian Hospice Inc reports serving 31 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks office. Families should confirm whether their specific address falls within the service area by contacting the hospice directly.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Guardian Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11584, since June 29, 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 Guardian Hospice Inc, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Guardian Hospice Inc scored 96.30 on the CMS composite process measure, above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Guardian Hospice Inc reports serving 31 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Guardian Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but CMS makes it public so families can consider it alongside other measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Guardian Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since June 29, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for people generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not detailed in the CMS data provided; please contact Guardian Hospice Inc at (818) 285-8600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Guardian Hospice Inc directly at (818) 285-8600 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and staffing — for specifics not listed here, contact Guardian Hospice Inc at (818) 285-8600.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Guardian Hospice Inc (CCN A11584) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11584?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.