Heritage Hospice Services, Inc
Sun Valley, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31688)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 522-2974 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Heritage Hospice Services, Inc, so no star rating or percentage recommending the hospice is currently available. A composite process score comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is also not reported in CMS data.
Heritage Hospice Services, Inc serves 14 ZIP codes from its Sun Valley, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Heritage Hospice Services, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B31688, certified since November 10, 2021; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heritage Hospice Services, Inc, located in Sun Valley, California (Los Angeles County), has been Medicare-certified since November 10, 2021 (CCN B31688). CMS Care Compare does not list an ownership type for this hospice in the data available, so families should confirm this directly with the provider.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Heritage Hospice Services, Inc — no star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 is currently available. This is often the result of too few surveyed patients to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS lists a care index score of 5 for this hospice. A composite process measure score is not reported in the data provided, and the comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 is listed as "not reported." Again, this reflects gaps in what CMS has published rather than a judgment on the hospice's performance.
Heritage Hospice Services, Inc serves 14 ZIP codes from its Sun Valley, California office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by calling the hospice at (818) 522-2974.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Heritage Hospice Services, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31688) since November 10, 2021, 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 indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a care index score of 5 for this hospice, but a composite process score and comparison to the California state average of 93.41 are listed as not reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Heritage Hospice Services, Inc serves 14 ZIP codes from its Sun Valley, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type is not listed in the available CMS data for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (818) 522-2974 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm. Ownership can affect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Heritage Hospice Services, Inc has been Medicare-certified since November 10, 2021.
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 generally for patients with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than 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; patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief and comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Heritage Hospice Services, Inc at (818) 522-2974 to ask about their specific care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; please contact Heritage Hospice Services, Inc directly at (818) 522-2974 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality scores, service area, ownership, and how care is delivered; you can review these for this hospice at the Care Compare link and by calling (818) 522-2974 for details not published by CMS.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's official listing for Heritage Hospice Services, Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31688?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.