Meridian Hospice, Inc
Sherman Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11615)
CMS process measure: 86.21 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 857-4582 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommending) for Meridian Hospice. On the CMS composite process measure, Meridian Hospice scored 86.21, below the California state average of 93.41.
Meridian Hospice serves 44 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Meridian Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11615, since 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Meridian Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Sherman Oaks, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 21, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A11615.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Meridian Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts and does not by itself suggest anything about quality of care.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice: a score of 86.21, compared to the California state average of 93.41. This places Meridian Hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 4.3% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, according to the same Care Compare dataset.
Meridian Hospice serves a fairly broad area, covering 44 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's most recent publication vintage. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions about services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Meridian Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11615) as of September 21, 2020, 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 often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Meridian Hospice scored 86.21, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Meridian Hospice serves 44 ZIP codes from its office in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Meridian Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, and it does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Meridian Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 21, 2020.
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 people who have stopped pursuing 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 to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Meridian Hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (818) 857-4582 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; please contact Meridian Hospice at (818) 857-4582 or verify details 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; contact Meridian Hospice at (818) 857-4582 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Meridian Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11615?state=CA.
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.