La Hospice Center, Inc
Toluca Lake, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01789)
CMS process measure: 89.36 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 696-5016 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for La Hospice Center, Inc, so there is no star rating or percent-recommend figure available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 89.36, below the California state average of 93.41.
La Hospice Center, Inc serves 49 ZIP codes from its Toluca Lake, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, La Hospice Center, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01789, since May 27, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
La Hospice Center, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Toluca Lake, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 27, 2020, under CCN A01789.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet published this data for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care practices, La Hospice Center, Inc scored 89.36, compared to the California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 6 for this hospice, though CMS has not published further detail behind that figure in the data available here.
La Hospice Center, Inc reports serving 49 ZIP codes from its Toluca Lake office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. La Hospice Center, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01789) since May 27, 2020, 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 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?
On the CMS composite process measure, La Hospice Center, Inc scored 89.36, compared to California's state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice serves 49 ZIP codes from its Toluca Lake, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
La Hospice Center, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 27, 2020.
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 decided to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where La Hospice Center, Inc provides care; please contact the hospice at (818) 696-5016 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (818) 696-5016 to learn about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and services offered; contact La Hospice Center, Inc at (818) 696-5016 for details specific to your needs.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up La Hospice Center, Inc using CCN A01789 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01789?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.