Helpful Hospice Care
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51579)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: see Care Compare · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Helpful Hospice Care, often because of small patient sample sizes. This does not mean the quality is poor — it simply means the data hasn't been publicly reported yet.
Helpful Hospice Care serves 1 ZIP code from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Helpful Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN B51579), certified since December 20, 2022, so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Helpful Hospice Care is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Encino, California, and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 20, 2022.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Helpful Hospice Care in the current Care Compare data release. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate a quality concern — it simply means the sample size required for CMS to publish results has not yet been met.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison can be made to the California state average composite score of 93.41 at this time. As more data becomes available, CMS may publish these measures in future updates.
Helpful Hospice Care's service area, as reflected in CMS data, currently covers 1 ZIP code from its Encino office.
Ownership type has not been provided in the available data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly to confirm ownership structure, staffing, and services offered, as this listing includes only what CMS Care Compare has published.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families should verify current details directly with the hospice and on the Medicare Care Compare website before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Helpful Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN B51579), certified since December 20, 2022, 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, which often happens when patient counts are too small for public reporting; this is not an indication of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Helpful Hospice Care, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Helpful Hospice Care serves 1 ZIP code from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type is not included in the available CMS data for this hospice; please contact the hospice directly to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Helpful Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since December 20, 2022.
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 expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its course, generally without curative treatment.
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 or support — pain management and emotional support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail is not included in the available data; please contact Helpful Hospice Care directly to ask where they provide care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Helpful Hospice Care directly to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact Helpful Hospice Care directly for answers specific to them and review their listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Helpful Hospice Care's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51579?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.