Optimal Care Hospice, Inc.
Tarzana, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51502)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 253-0007 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Optimal Care Hospice, Inc., so a specific rating isn't available from this data. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly or contact the hospice for the most current information.
Optimal Care Hospice, Inc. serves 8 ZIP codes from its Tarzana, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Optimal Care Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51502, since November 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Optimal Care Hospice, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Tarzana, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 6, 2022. The data provided does not include an ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government), so this detail is not stated here.
CMS gathers feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, but no CAHPS star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 has been published for Optimal Care Hospice, Inc. in the data available. This often happens with hospices that have smaller patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently certain care processes are followed, has not been reported for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time.
Optimal Care Hospice, Inc. serves 8 ZIP codes from its Tarzana office. Families eligible for hospice care under Medicare's hospice benefit can have that care covered when a doctor certifies eligibility; no further cost information is included here. All figures in this listing come from CMS Care Compare data as provided, and families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Optimal Care Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51502), certified since November 6, 2022. 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 (such as a star rating or percentage who would recommend) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts. This is not an indicator of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made from this data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Optimal Care Hospice, Inc. serves 8 ZIP codes from its Tarzana, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for this hospice is not included in the data provided; you can verify this on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice at (747) 253-0007.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Optimal Care Hospice, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since November 6, 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 who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other health needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify the settings where Optimal Care Hospice, Inc. provides care; please contact the hospice at (747) 253-0007 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe an intake process; please contact Optimal Care Hospice, Inc. directly at (747) 253-0007 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (747) 253-0007 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Optimal Care Hospice, Inc. (CCN B51502) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51502?state=CA to see the latest published 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.