Light Beam Hospice, Inc
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31742)
CMS process measure: 80.56 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 290-3860 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Light Beam Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 80.56, below the California state average of 93.41.
Light Beam Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Burbank, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Light Beam Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31742, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Light Beam Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Burbank, California, serving Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 13, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B31742.
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 this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indication of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released this measure for Light Beam Hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Light Beam Hospice scored 80.56, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, though this figure's context should be verified directly on Care Compare.
Light Beam Hospice serves a broad area, covering 39 ZIP codes from its Burbank office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and review the official Care Compare listing for the most current details and to ask any additional questions about services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Light Beam Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31742, since October 13, 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?
On the CMS composite process measure, Light Beam Hospice scored 80.56, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Light Beam Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Burbank, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Light Beam Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 13, 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 for patients with a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Light Beam Hospice at (818) 290-3860 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Light Beam Hospice at (818) 290-3860 to discuss how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, services offered, and coverage area; contact Light Beam Hospice at (818) 290-3860 for specifics and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Light Beam Hospice's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31742?state=CA.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The data provided does not include ownership type for this hospice; contact Light Beam Hospice at (818) 290-3860 to confirm.
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.