Helpful Hands Hospice Care Inc
Monrovia, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01542)
CMS process measure: 83.33 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 538-4818 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Helpful Hands Hospice Care Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 83.33, below the California state average of 93.41.
Helpful Hands Hospice Care Inc serves 34 ZIP codes from its Monrovia, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Helpful Hands Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01542, since July 23, 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Helpful Hands Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Monrovia, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 2018.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to publish reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Helpful Hands Hospice Care Inc scored 83.33, compared to a California state average of 93.41 \u2014 placing this hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 7.1% of patients, per the most recent published Care Compare data.
The hospice reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its Monrovia office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the official Medicare Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Helpful Hands Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01542) since July 23, 2018, 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 this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 83.33, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 and reports visits in the last days of life for 7.1% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its Monrovia, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
Helpful Hands Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice, according to CMS data; ownership type is one factor among several to consider alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 2018, per CMS records.
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 for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, generally when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care \u2014 pain relief, symptom management, and emotional support continue.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Helpful Hands Hospice Care Inc at (626) 538-4818 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice directly at (626) 538-4818 and confirm certification details at medicare.gov/care-compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CMS quality scores, CAHPS survey results, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families day to day; contact Helpful Hands Hospice Care Inc at (626) 538-4818 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up CCN A01542 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01542?state=CA to review the most current CMS data on this hospice.
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.