Loving Hands Hospice
Northridge, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21598)
CMS process measure: 73.33 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 919-0095 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Loving Hands Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 73.33, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Loving Hands Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its Northridge, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Loving Hands Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B21598, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Loving Hands Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Northridge, California, serving Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 22, 2021, meaning it meets federal health and safety standards required to provide hospice services to Medicare beneficiaries.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Loving Hands Hospice in the data provided. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means no figure is available to report.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Loving Hands Hospice scored 73.33, compared to a California state average of 93.41. According to CMS, this places the hospice below the state average on this measure. The hospice also has a care index score of 9 in the CMS data provided.
Loving Hands Hospice reports serving 36 ZIP codes from its Northridge office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is available or provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Care Compare for the latest information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Loving Hands Hospice?
Yes, Loving Hands Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B21598), certified since June 22, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries 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 Loving Hands Hospice in the data available, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Loving Hands Hospice scored 73.33 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Loving Hands Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its Northridge, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Loving Hands Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Loving Hands Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 22, 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 focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients still receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Loving Hands Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (818) 919-0095 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 Loving Hands Hospice at (818) 919-0095 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality measures, service area, caregiver survey results, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for Loving Hands Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (818) 919-0095.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Loving Hands Hospice (CCN B21598) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21598?state=CA to confirm current certification and quality 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.