Matrix Hospice Inc
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921550)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (310) 997-2549 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would definitely recommend, for Matrix Hospice Inc. CMS also has not reported how its composite process measure compares to the California state average of 93.41.
Matrix Hospice Inc serves 10 ZIP codes from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Matrix Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921550), certified since September 2, 2016; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Matrix Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Encino, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 2, 2016 (CCN 921550), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards to provide hospice care to Medicare beneficiaries.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Matrix Hospice Inc has a care index score of 8. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider — this is often the case for smaller hospices with limited survey volume, and it does not indicate poor quality. Similarly, CMS has not reported a composite process measure comparison for this hospice against the California state average of 93.41; the data source lists this comparison as "not reported." Families should not read the absence of these figures as a negative signal, but rather as a gap in publicly available data.
Matrix Hospice Inc's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 10 ZIP codes from its Encino office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Matrix Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921550) since September 2, 2016, 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 Matrix Hospice Inc, which often occurs 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 data lists Matrix Hospice Inc's composite process measure comparison to the California state average (93.41) as "not reported," and its care index score is listed as 8.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Matrix Hospice Inc serves 10 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 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Matrix Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, and families can review CMS-reported quality measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Matrix Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since September 2, 2016.
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 decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, 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 toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical care aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Matrix Hospice Inc delivers care; please contact the hospice at (310) 997-2549 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Matrix Hospice Inc at (310) 997-2549 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice supports families; contact Matrix Hospice Inc at (310) 997-2549 for specifics not covered in this listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Matrix Hospice Inc (CCN 921550) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921550?state=CA to confirm 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.