Nurses Touch Hospice, Inc
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921571)
CMS process measure: 96 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 937-9520 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Nurses Touch Hospice, Inc. However, its composite process measure score of 96.00 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Nurses Touch Hospice, Inc serves 33 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Nurses Touch Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921571, since June 27, 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Nurses Touch Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Glendale, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 27, 2016, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 921571.
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for Nurses Touch Hospice, Inc. CMS often does not publish these figures for hospices with smaller patient counts, and this should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data is not yet available.
What CMS does report is the hospice's composite process measure, which captures how consistently core clinical processes are followed. Nurses Touch Hospice, Inc scored 96.00 on this measure, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
Nurses Touch Hospice, Inc reports serving 33 ZIP codes from its Glendale office, giving families in the surrounding area an idea of the geographic reach of its services.
All figures above come from CMS Medicare Care Compare data as reported for this hospice; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility — no cost details beyond this are available here. This profile does not describe specific staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS publishes.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Nurses Touch Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921571) since June 27, 2016, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percentage who would recommend, for this hospice — often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Nurses Touch Hospice, Inc scored 96.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the California state average of 93.41, and CMS lists a care index score of 9 for the hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 33 ZIP codes from its office in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Nurses Touch Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside quality measures and survey results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 27, 2016.
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 patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and typically have a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care — it means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life for the time remaining.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Nurses Touch Hospice, Inc at (818) 937-9520 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact Nurses Touch Hospice, Inc at (818) 937-9520 for information on how to begin care.
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 Nurses Touch Hospice, Inc at (818) 937-9520 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Nurses Touch Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921571?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported data.
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.