Lion Heart Hospice Inc
Northridge, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41580)
CMS process measure: 66.1 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 398-4343 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Lion Heart Hospice Inc, so a star rating or recommend percentage isn't available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 66.10, below the California state average of 93.41.
Lion Heart Hospice Inc serves 37 ZIP codes from its Northridge, California office, located in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Lion Heart Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B41580, since August 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lion Heart Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Northridge, California, in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 5, 2022. CMS has not published an ownership type for this hospice in the data available, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice.
CMS also has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 — for Lion Heart Hospice Inc. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not released enough survey data yet.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completed key care processes, Lion Heart Hospice Inc scored 66.10, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 for this hospice.
Lion Heart Hospice Inc's service area, as reported to CMS, includes 37 ZIP codes.
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 above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently reported; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Lion Heart Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B41580, since August 5, 2022), 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 with smaller patient counts and 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, Lion Heart Hospice Inc scored 66.10, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Lion Heart Hospice Inc, based in Northridge, Los Angeles County, California, serves 37 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not list an ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (818) 398-4343 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Lion Heart Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since August 5, 2022, according to CMS records.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with 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, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it is not about giving up but about receiving a different kind of care and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Lion Heart Hospice Inc at (818) 398-4343 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care with Lion Heart Hospice Inc, contact the hospice directly at (818) 398-4343 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Lion Heart Hospice Inc at (818) 398-4343 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lion Heart Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41580?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.