Modern Hospice Care
La Crescenta, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11538)
CMS process measure: 77.27 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (661) 425-7017 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey ratings for Modern Hospice Care, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 77.27, below the California state average of 93.41.
Modern Hospice Care serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in La Crescenta, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Modern Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN A11538, certified since June 4, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Modern Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice serving La Crescenta, California and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 4, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A11538.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 — for this hospice. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report the figures reliably, and it should not be read as an indication of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Modern Hospice Care scored 77.27, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. Its care index score, another CMS-published quality figure, is 10. CMS has not published data on the percentage of visits occurring in the last days of life for this hospice.
Modern Hospice Care's service area covers 39 ZIP codes from its base in La Crescenta. Its ownership is for-profit, one of several ownership types CMS tracks for hospices; ownership type alone does not determine quality of care.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current vintage of these numbers.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Modern Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN A11538), certified since June 4, 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 Modern Hospice Care, which often happens with hospices that have small patient counts; this does not necessarily reflect on quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Modern Hospice Care's composite process score is 77.27, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure; its care index score is 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Modern Hospice Care serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in La Crescenta, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Modern Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is tracked by CMS but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Modern Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since June 4, 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 to ease symptoms, while hospice care is specifically for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, usually with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where Modern Hospice Care delivers services; please contact the hospice at (661) 425-7017 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Modern Hospice Care, contact them directly at (661) 425-7017 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how quality scores compare to the state average, the size of the service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Modern Hospice Care at (661) 425-7017 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Modern Hospice Care (CCN A11538) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11538?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.