Lakeshore Hospice, Inc
Woodland Hills, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11509)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 313-0881 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Lakeshore Hospice, Inc, so no rating comparison can be given at this time. CMS has reported a care index score of 4 for this hospice, based on available Care Compare data.
Lakeshore Hospice, Inc serves 30 ZIP codes from its Woodland Hills, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Lakeshore Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN A11509, certified since 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Lakeshore Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice provider based in Woodland Hills, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 21, 2020, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients. This does not necessarily reflect poor quality of care — it simply means the data has not been made public. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Lakeshore Hospice, so no direct comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time; CMS has reported a care index score of 4 for this hospice.
Lakeshore Hospice reports serving 30 ZIP codes from its Woodland Hills office, giving families in the surrounding Los Angeles County area access to its services.
As a Medicare-certified hospice, Lakeshore Hospice is eligible to provide services covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for patients who qualify and whose physician certifies their eligibility. No cost or coverage details beyond this are available in the data reviewed.
All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published. Families are encouraged to review the official CMS Care Compare listing directly and to contact Lakeshore Hospice for any details not covered by public CMS data, including staffing, services, and how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Lakeshore Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11509), certified since April 21, 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 because of small patient survey counts; 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 Lakeshore Hospice, so a comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is not currently available; CMS has reported a care index score of 4.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Lakeshore Hospice, Inc reports serving 30 ZIP codes from its Woodland Hills, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Lakeshore Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may wish to review CMS quality data alongside ownership information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Lakeshore Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since April 21, 2020, according to CMS records.
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 focused on comfort for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Lakeshore Hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (626) 313-0881 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; contact Lakeshore Hospice at (626) 313-0881 and verify eligibility and enrollment steps with your doctor and on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage area, staffing, and CMS quality data; contact Lakeshore Hospice at (626) 313-0881 for details specific to this provider.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Lakeshore Hospice, Inc's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11509?state=CA to confirm certification, service area, and any published quality measures.
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.