Lifetime Hospice Care, Inc.
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21608)
CMS process measure: 96.77 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 90 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 503-0190 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Lifetime Hospice Care, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its composite process measure score of 96.77 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Lifetime Hospice Care serves 90 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Lifetime Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21608, since May 21, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lifetime Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Glendale, California, serving Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 21, 2021 (CCN B21608).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice — such as its overall star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, or the percentage rating it 9-10 — a gap that is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Lifetime Hospice Care scores 96.77, above the California state average of 93.41. Its care index score is listed as 10. CMS has not published a figure for visits in the last days of life for this hospice in the data provided.
Lifetime Hospice Care reports serving 90 ZIP codes from its Glendale office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Lifetime Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21608) since May 21, 2021, 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, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report; this is not an indication of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 96.77, above the California state average of 93.41, and its care index score is listed as 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Lifetime Hospice Care serves 90 ZIP codes from its Glendale, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 90 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, so it's best considered alongside the CMS quality measures available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 21, 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 rather than cure and is typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment, and patients can still receive care for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Lifetime Hospice Care at (818) 503-0190 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not detail the intake process; please contact Lifetime Hospice Care at (818) 503-0190 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs are met; contact the hospice at (818) 503-0190 for specifics beyond what CMS publishes.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lifetime Hospice Care Inc. directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21608?state=CA to review its 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.