Mother Theresa Hospice, Inc
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751605)
CMS process measure: 83.33 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 56 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 566-9710 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Mother Theresa Hospice, Inc, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 83.33 compared with the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
Mother Theresa Hospice, Inc serves 56 ZIP codes from its Burbank, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Mother Theresa Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751605), certified since September 9, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they meet the eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Mother Theresa Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Burbank, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 2014 (CCN 751605).
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 this hospice. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report the results reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Mother Theresa Hospice, Inc scored 83.33, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice. As with any single measure, families are encouraged to review the full Care Compare listing for context.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 56 ZIP codes from its Burbank office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families should verify current details directly with CMS and the hospice before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Mother Theresa Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751605) since September 9, 2014, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their 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 when there are too few surveyed patients to report reliably; this does not necessarily indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 83.33, compared with the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, this hospice serves 56 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 56 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Mother Theresa Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 2014.
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 certifies 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, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Mother Theresa Hospice, Inc at (818) 566-9710 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; contact Mother Theresa Hospice, Inc at (818) 566-9710 to learn how to begin care, and verify the hospice's certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact Mother Theresa Hospice, Inc at (818) 566-9710 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mother Theresa Hospice, Inc (CCN 751605) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751605?state=CA to review its 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.