Md 1St Choice Hospice, Inc.
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41626)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 738-0234 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Md 1St Choice Hospice, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This absence of published data is common for smaller hospices and does not indicate poor quality.
Md 1St Choice Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Md 1St Choice Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN B41626, certified since June 14, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Md 1St Choice Hospice, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Burbank, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 14, 2022.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as an overall star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage giving a 9-10 rating) for this hospice. This often happens when a hospice has served a small number of patients, and it should not be taken as a sign of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 is currently available. CMS also has not published a care index score or data on visits made in the last days of life for this hospice.
The ownership type for this hospice (for-profit, non-profit, or government) is not included in the data provided; families are encouraged to confirm this directly with the hospice.
Md 1St Choice Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its Burbank office. As always, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Md 1St Choice Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41626), certified since June 14, 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 often happens 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 has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to California's state average of 93.41 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type is not included in the data provided; please contact the hospice at (818) 738-0234 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Md 1St Choice Hospice, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since June 14, 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 focuses on comfort for those nearing the end of life who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (818) 738-0234 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Md 1St Choice Hospice, Inc. directly at (818) 738-0234 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage area, staffing, and how the hospice supports patients and caregivers; contact the hospice at (818) 738-0234 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Md 1St Choice Hospice, Inc. (CCN B41626) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41626?state=CA to see the latest CMS-published 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.