Lotus Hospice
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31579)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 203-6539 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Lotus Hospice, so no rating comparison to the California state average is currently available. This is often due to small patient counts rather than a reflection of quality.
Lotus Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Lotus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B31579, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lotus Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in Encino, California and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 2021, identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) B31579.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Lotus Hospice, including the star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9-10. This gap in publicly reported data is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality, and families should not read anything negative into an unpublished measure.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Lotus Hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time. CMS also has not published a care index score or a measure of visits made in the last days of life for this hospice in the currently available data.
Lotus Hospice reports a service area covering 6 ZIP codes from its Encino office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the latest updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Lotus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B31579) since September 13, 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 Lotus Hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than a reflection of care 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 Lotus Hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Lotus Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Lotus Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 2021.
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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, and patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Lotus Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (747) 203-6539 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; please contact Lotus Hospice at (747) 203-6539 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores, services offered, staffing, and service area; contact Lotus Hospice at (747) 203-6539 for specifics and review the hospice's page on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review CMS's published data on Lotus Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31579?state=CA.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The data provided does not specify Lotus Hospice's ownership type; please contact the hospice at (747) 203-6539 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
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.