National Hospice, Inc.
Winnetka, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51544)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 285-2100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite quality score for National Hospice, Inc., so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This often happens with smaller hospices and does not suggest poor care — families can check Medicare Care Compare for updates or contact the hospice directly.
National Hospice, Inc. serves 18 ZIP codes from its Winnetka, California office in Los Angeles County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, National Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN B51544, certified since October 14, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
National Hospice, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Winnetka, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 14, 2022, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B51544.
CMS Care Compare, the federal government's public reporting site, tracks family caregiver experience through the CAHPS Hospice Survey and quality of care through process measures. For National Hospice, Inc., CMS has not published CAHPS survey results — including a star rating, percent of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percent who rated the hospice 9 or 10 overall. This is common for hospices with smaller patient volumes and does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released enough data to report these figures publicly.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is available at this time. Families can check Care Compare periodically, as CMS updates these figures over time.
National Hospice, Inc. reports serving 18 ZIP codes from its Winnetka office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. National Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51544) since October 14, 2022, 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 survey results for this hospice, often due to small patient counts — this does not indicate poor quality, just limited public data.
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 possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
National Hospice, Inc. serves 18 ZIP codes from its Winnetka, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 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 with a life expectancy of six months or less 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 underlying illness; it is not about giving up, but about a different kind of care and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact National Hospice, Inc. at (747) 285-2100 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data doesn't cover intake steps; contact National Hospice, Inc. at (747) 285-2100 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, service area, staffing availability, and how care needs are met at home or in a facility — contact National Hospice, Inc. at (747) 285-2100 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up National Hospice, Inc. (CCN B51544) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51544?state=CA to see the latest CMS-published data.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not provided in the available data; contact National Hospice, Inc. at (747) 285-2100 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
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.