Kindcare Hospice, Inc
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921646)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 4 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 794-3333 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Kindcare Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or comparison to the California state average is currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for updates to this data.
Kindcare Hospice, Inc serves 4 ZIP codes from its Encino, CA office, located in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Kindcare Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921646, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kindcare Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Encino, California, serving Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since February 20, 2017, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice providers for a number of years.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Kindcare Hospice, Inc, which is common for smaller hospices where too few surveys were completed to report reliably. This absence does not indicate poor quality \u2014 it simply means the data is not available. Likewise, CMS has not reported a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time.
Kindcare Hospice, Inc serves a small area, covering 4 ZIP codes from its Encino office. Families interested in a specific address should confirm coverage directly with the hospice or through Medicare Care Compare.
All figures cited here come from the CMS Care Compare dataset. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies that hospice care is appropriate. This profile does not include cost details beyond that basic coverage fact. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and review the official Medicare Care Compare listing for the most current information on quality measures and services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Kindcare Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921646) since February 20, 2017, 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, often because too few surveys were completed to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Kindcare Hospice, Inc serves 4 ZIP codes from its office in Encino, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 4 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
Kindcare Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Kindcare Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since February 20, 2017.
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 generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Kindcare Hospice, Inc at (626) 794-3333 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 Kindcare Hospice, Inc at (626) 794-3333 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage area, staff availability, and how caregiver satisfaction and quality measures compare to state averages; contact Kindcare Hospice, Inc at (626) 794-3333 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Kindcare Hospice, Inc's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921646?state=CA to confirm current certification and quality 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.