Love And Care Hospice Service Inc
Sherman Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21623)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 849-6226 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Love And Care Hospice Service Inc, so a star rating or percentage who would recommend it is not currently available. CMS does list a composite care index score of 10, though a direct comparison to the California state average composite of 93.41 is not available in published data.
Love And Care Hospice Service Inc serves 59 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Love And Care Hospice Service Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B21623, certified since March 12, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Love And Care Hospice Service Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Sherman Oaks, California, serving Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 12, 2021.
CMS has not published CAHPS Hospice Survey results for this provider — the star rating, percentage of family caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating it 9 or 10 are all currently unreported. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient volumes and does not, by itself, indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided.
CMS lists a care index score of 10 for this hospice. The composite process measure score specific to this hospice is not published in the available data, though the California state average composite score is reported as 93.41. Because the hospice-specific composite figure is not available, no direct comparison to the state average can be made at this time.
Love And Care Hospice Service Inc reports serving 59 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Love And Care Hospice Service Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21623), certified since March 12, 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 is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 10 for this hospice. A hospice-specific composite process score isn't published, so a direct comparison to the California state average composite of 93.41 is not currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 59 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 59 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Love And Care Hospice Service Inc is organized as a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, which is better assessed through CMS survey and quality measure data when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 12, 2021, 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 generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the last phase of a terminal illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a care decision, not giving up, and patients can discuss their wishes with their doctor at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data doesn't specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (818) 849-6226 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; contact the hospice at (818) 849-6226 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review Love And Care Hospice Service Inc's published data on Medicare Care Compare and call (818) 849-6226 for specifics not covered there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Love And Care Hospice Service Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21623?state=CA using CCN B21623.
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.