Hearts Ease Hospice Inc
North Hollywood, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41630)
CMS process measure: 66.67 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 54 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 824-3160 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Hearts Ease Hospice Inc. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 66.67, below the California state average of 93.41.
Hearts Ease Hospice Inc serves 54 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Hearts Ease Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B41630), certified since August 31, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hearts Ease Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in North Hollywood, California, in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 31, 2022. CMS has not published the ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this hospice in the data available here.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 — for Hearts Ease Hospice Inc. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it should not be read as an indication of poor quality; it simply means the data has not been published.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes certain recommended care processes, Hearts Ease Hospice Inc scored 66.67, compared to a California state average of 93.41. CMS Care Compare data lists this as below the state average. A related care index score of 9 also appears in CMS data.
Hearts Ease Hospice Inc's service area, per CMS data, spans 54 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hearts Ease Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B41630), since August 31, 2022. 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 Hearts Ease Hospice Inc, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hearts Ease Hospice Inc scored 66.67 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — below the state average according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 54 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 54 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided here does not include the ownership type for Hearts Ease Hospice Inc; please contact the hospice at (818) 824-3160 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hearts Ease Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since August 31, 2022, per CMS data.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can begin at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those nearing the end of life who have generally stopped curative treatment; both prioritize comfort and quality of life.
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 illness, but it does not mean giving up on care, support, or dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This CMS data does not specify where Hearts Ease Hospice Inc provides care; please contact the hospice at (818) 824-3160 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 Hearts Ease Hospice Inc directly at (818) 824-3160 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how care needs are met, family caregiver satisfaction, and quality measure scores; contact the hospice at (818) 824-3160 and review its Medicare Care Compare page for details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hearts Ease Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41630?state=CA to confirm current certification and quality 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.