Health First Hospice, Inc
N Hollywood, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551784)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 761-1445 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Health First Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. CMS also has not reported how this hospice's composite process score compares to the California state average of 93.41.
Health First Hospice, Inc serves 10 ZIP codes from its N Hollywood, California office in Los Angeles County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Health First Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 551784, certified since 2013. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Health First Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in N Hollywood, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 5, 2013, and is operated as a for-profit organization.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Health First Hospice, Inc has a CMS Care Index Score of 9. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider — this is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality of care. Similarly, CMS has not reported a composite process measure score for this hospice compared against the California state average composite score of 93.41; the comparison is listed by CMS as "not reported."
Health First Hospice, Inc's service area, as reflected in CMS data, includes 10 ZIP codes radiating from its N Hollywood office.
Eligible patients who choose hospice care are covered under the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice care for those who qualify; no further cost details are provided here.
All figures in this profile come directly from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with any questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Health First Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551784), certified since August 5, 2013, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies their 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, which often happens when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists this hospice's composite process score comparison to California's state average of 93.41 as "not reported." CMS does report a Care Index Score of 9 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Health First Hospice, Inc serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in N Hollywood, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Health First Hospice, Inc is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, and CMS tracks quality separately through its published measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Health First Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since August 5, 2013.
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 focused on comfort for patients no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
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; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Health First Hospice, Inc at (818) 761-1445 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 Health First Hospice, Inc at (818) 761-1445 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, service area, certification history, and quality measures — contact Health First Hospice, Inc at (818) 761-1445 for specifics not covered in CMS data, and review the listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Health First Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551784?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.