Lucas Hospice, Inc
Covina, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41531)
CMS process measure: 91.67 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 538-1551 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Lucas Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 91.67, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Lucas Hospice, Inc serves 31 ZIP codes from its Covina, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Lucas Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B41531, certified since April 21, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Lucas Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Covina, California and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. CMS Care Compare data does not indicate the ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this hospice, so families should confirm this directly with the provider. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 21, 2022, identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) B41531.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Lucas Hospice, Inc. This absence often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as an indication of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Lucas Hospice, Inc scored 91.67, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average. A separate care index score of 10 is also on record. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data as reported for this listing.
Lucas Hospice, Inc reports serving 31 ZIP codes from its Covina office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or fee details are included here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for information not captured in CMS data, such as staffing, specific services, or how care is provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Lucas Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B41531), certified since April 21, 2022. 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 small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Lucas Hospice, Inc scored 91.67 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 31 ZIP codes from its Covina, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type is not listed in the CMS data provided; please contact Lucas Hospice, Inc at (626) 538-1551 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Lucas Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since April 21, 2022.
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 for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor estimates 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 and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Lucas Hospice, Inc at (626) 538-1551 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 Lucas Hospice, Inc directly at (626) 538-1551 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated — you can ask Lucas Hospice, Inc these questions directly at (626) 538-1551.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lucas Hospice, Inc (CCN B41531) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41531?state=CA to confirm current CMS-reported figures.
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.