Joy Hospice Care, Inc
Chatsworth, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21517)
CMS process measure: 96.49 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 82 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 288-6300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Joy Hospice Care, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 96.49 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Joy Hospice Care, Inc serves 82 ZIP codes from its Chatsworth, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Joy Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21517, since May 2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Joy Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Chatsworth, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 5, 2021, meaning it meets federal health and safety standards for hospice providers.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Joy Hospice Care, Inc. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been reported.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Joy Hospice Care, Inc scored 96.49, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
Joy Hospice Care, Inc reports serving 82 ZIP codes from its Chatsworth office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Joy Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21517), certified since May 5, 2021. 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, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.49, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Joy Hospice Care, Inc serves 82 ZIP codes from its Chatsworth, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 82 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Joy Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 5, 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 focuses on comfort when curative treatment is no longer pursued, typically for those 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 an illness; it is not about giving up but about a different kind of care and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where care is delivered; please contact Joy Hospice Care, Inc at (747) 288-6300 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; please contact Joy Hospice Care, Inc at (747) 288-6300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Joy Hospice Care, Inc at (747) 288-6300 for specifics and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Joy Hospice Care, Inc using CCN B21517 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21517?state=CA.
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.