Hygieia Hospice
Cerritos, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551605)
CMS process measure: 88.68 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 106 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (562) 924-1555 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 82% would definitely recommend Hygieia Hospice, and 84% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score is 88.68, below the California state average of 93.41.
Hygieia Hospice serves 106 ZIP codes from its Cerritos, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Hygieia Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551605, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hygieia Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Cerritos, California, serving Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2011 (CCN 551605).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 82% would definitely recommend Hygieia Hospice, and 84% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which may occur when survey counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality, only that the figure is unavailable.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core care processes, Hygieia Hospice scored 88.68, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 31.0% of patients, according to the same dataset.
Hygieia Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 106 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Cerritos office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied and should be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Hygieia Hospice?
Yes, Hygieia Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551605) since June 8, 2011, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Hygieia Hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hygieia Hospice's composite process score is 88.68, which is below the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hygieia Hospice serves 106 ZIP codes from its Cerritos, California office in Los Angeles County, per CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 106 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hygieia Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice; ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own, but it's information CMS reports for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hygieia Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2011.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where Hygieia Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (562) 924-1555 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care with Hygieia Hospice, contact them directly at (562) 924-1555 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver support, how care needs are met, visit frequency, and how the hospice's CMS quality scores compare to state averages — Hygieia Hospice can be reached at (562) 924-1555 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hygieia Hospice (CCN 551605) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551605?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.