Highland Hospice, Inc
Chatsworth, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11767)
CMS process measure: 75 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 962-8481 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Highland Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 75.00, below the California state average of 93.41.
Highland Hospice, Inc serves 33 ZIP codes from its office in Chatsworth, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Highland Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11767, since January 19, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Highland Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Chatsworth, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 19, 2021, under CCN A11767.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Highland Hospice, Inc. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report 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, Highland Hospice, Inc scored 75.00, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A related care index score of 9 is also reported by CMS, though CMS does not provide additional context to interpret it independently.
Highland Hospice, Inc reports serving 33 ZIP codes from its Chatsworth office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and families are encouraged to verify current information directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Highland Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11767) since January 19, 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 Highland Hospice, Inc, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Highland Hospice, Inc scored 75.00 on the CMS composite process measure, below the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Highland Hospice, Inc serves 33 ZIP codes from its office in Chatsworth, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Highland Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine care quality, but CMS reports it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Highland Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since January 19, 2021.
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 when curative treatment is no longer pursued and a doctor certifies a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Highland Hospice, Inc at (818) 962-8481 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Highland Hospice, Inc at (818) 962-8481 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership — Highland Hospice, Inc's available figures are described above, and further questions can be directed to (818) 962-8481.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Highland Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11767?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.