Hospice Of Gentle Care, Inc.
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51516)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 205-1362 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Hospice Of Gentle Care, Inc. in the available Care Compare data, which often happens with smaller patient counts. You can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current rating information.
Hospice Of Gentle Care, Inc. serves 1 ZIP code from its Glendale, CA office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Hospice Of Gentle Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51516), certified since 08/24/2022, so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Gentle Care, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Glendale, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to Medicare Care Compare data, this hospice has been certified since 08/24/2022. CMS has not published the ownership type for this hospice in the data available.
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey collects feedback directly from family caregivers about their experience. For Hospice Of Gentle Care, Inc., CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10, in the current Care Compare data. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report results reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS also publishes a composite process measure that reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes. This figure has not been published for this hospice in the available data. For comparison, the California state average composite score is 93.41, though CMS Care Compare currently marks the comparison for this hospice as "not reported."
Based on the ZIP codes associated with this hospice in CMS data, it serves 1 ZIP code from its Glendale office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of Gentle Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51516), certified since 08/24/2022. 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 survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed to report results.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice; the California state average is 93.41, and Care Compare currently marks the comparison as not reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Glendale, 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?
CMS has not published the ownership type for this hospice in the available data; you can call (747) 205-1362 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since 08/24/2022, according to CMS data.
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 those with a limited life expectancy who have chosen to stop 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; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (747) 205-1362 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The steps to begin care aren't included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice directly at (747) 205-1362 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership type — you can review these for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and confirm details by calling (747) 205-1362.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Gentle Care, Inc. directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51516?state=CA to see the most current CMS-published information.
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.