I Know Hospice Inc
Tarzana, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31712)
CMS process measure: 89.13 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 125 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 627-0027 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for I Know Hospice Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 89.13, below the California state average of 93.41.
I Know Hospice Inc serves 125 ZIP codes from its Tarzana, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, I Know Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B31712, certified since January 10, 2022; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
I Know Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Tarzana, California and surrounding areas in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 10, 2022. The CMS data provided does not include the ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this hospice; families can confirm this directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9-10 — for I Know Hospice Inc in the data available. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means the survey results have not yet been reported.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, I Know Hospice Inc scored 89.13, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing this hospice below the state average on this particular measure. A care index score of 9 was also reported in the CMS data. The hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 125 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost or fee information is provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. I Know Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31712), certified since January 10, 2022, 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 this hospice in the data available, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
I Know Hospice Inc scored 89.13 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure. A care index score of 9 was also reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, I Know Hospice Inc serves 125 ZIP codes from its office in Tarzana, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 125 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The CMS data provided does not indicate the ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (818) 627-0027 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
I Know Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since January 10, 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 focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and are nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
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, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact I Know Hospice Inc at (818) 627-0027 to ask directly.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact I Know Hospice Inc at (818) 627-0027 for details, and verify certification information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and ownership — the same categories reported here — and can raise any other questions directly with the hospice at (818) 627-0027.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up I Know Hospice Inc using CCN B31712 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31712?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported 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.