Intensive Hospice Care, Inc.
North Hollywood, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21635)
CMS process measure: 86.41 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 98 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 282-1881 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as a star rating or percent who would recommend) for Intensive Hospice Care, Inc. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 86.41, below the California state average of 93.41.
Intensive Hospice Care, Inc. serves 98 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood, CA office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Intensive Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21635, certified since May 19, 2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Intensive Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice agency based in North Hollywood, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since May 19, 2021 (CCN B21635).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Intensive Hospice Care, Inc. This is often the case for smaller hospices or those with too few completed surveys to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been published.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Intensive Hospice Care, Inc. scored 86.41, compared with the California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice. Individual visit-frequency data near the end of life has not been published for this hospice.
Intensive Hospice Care, Inc. reports serving 98 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Intensive Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21635) since May 19, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Intensive Hospice Care, Inc. scored 86.41, compared with the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 98 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 98 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Intensive Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are a better guide.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 19, 2021.
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 is for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically 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 goal of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; patients can still receive care for pain, symptoms, and emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Intensive Hospice Care, Inc. at (747) 282-1881 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Intensive Hospice Care, Inc. at (747) 282-1881 for guidance.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated — then confirm answers directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Intensive Hospice Care, Inc. (CCN B21635) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21635?state=CA to review 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.