Hospice And Palliative Care Of California, Inc
Pasadena, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21620)
CMS process measure: 78.45 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 116 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 616-4288 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommending) for Hospice And Palliative Care Of California, Inc. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 78.45, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Hospice And Palliative Care Of California, Inc serves 116 ZIP codes from its Pasadena, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families in the surrounding areas may be eligible for care from this hospice.
Yes, Hospice And Palliative Care Of California, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21620), certified since July 1, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice And Palliative Care Of California, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Pasadena, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and beyond. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2021.
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, which often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data is not yet available publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 78.45, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS has also not published visit-frequency-near-end-of-life data for this hospice in the current dataset.
The hospice reports serving 116 ZIP codes from its Pasadena office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly with CMS or the hospice for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice And Palliative Care Of California, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21620) since July 1, 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 (star rating, percent recommending, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients to report.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 78.45, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 116 ZIP codes from its Pasadena, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 116 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
According to CMS records, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 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 focused on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (626) 616-4288 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice directly at (626) 616-4288 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which can be checked on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice And Palliative Care Of California, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21620?state=CA using CCN B21620.
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.