Honest Hospice
Northridge, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01604)
CMS process measure: 70.73 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 56 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 921-4280 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Honest Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Honest Hospice scored 70.73, below the California state average of 93.41.
Honest Hospice serves 56 ZIP codes from its Northridge, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Honest Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A01604, since February 18, 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Honest Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Northridge, California, serving Los Angeles County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since February 18, 2019, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A01604.
CMS Care Compare has not published a CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for Honest Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means CMS has not yet released this data publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Honest Hospice scored 70.73, compared to a California state average of 93.41. This places Honest Hospice below the state average on this measure. A separate care index score of 9 also appears in CMS data.
Honest Hospice's service area covers 56 ZIP codes, reflecting a moderately broad reach from its Northridge office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility. No cost or coverage details beyond this are available from the data provided.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing directly and to contact Honest Hospice for any information not covered by this public data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Honest Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A01604), certified since February 18, 2019. 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 (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Honest Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than reflecting quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Honest Hospice's composite process score is 70.73, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Honest Hospice serves 56 ZIP codes from its office in Northridge, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 56 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Honest Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but some families like to know it when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Honest Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 18, 2019.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and generally have a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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; it does not mean giving up care, support, or attention to a patient's needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Honest Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (818) 921-4280 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Honest Hospice directly at (818) 921-4280 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how to begin care; you can contact Honest Hospice at (818) 921-4280 and review the official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01604?state=CA for details not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Honest Hospice (CCN A01604) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01604?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.