Pacific Hearts Hospice, Inc.
Torrance, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41746)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 78 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: see Care Compare · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Pacific Hearts Hospice, Inc. in Torrance, CA, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Pacific Hearts Hospice, Inc. serves 78 ZIP codes from its Torrance, CA office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Pacific Hearts Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41746, since October 11, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pacific Hearts Hospice, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Torrance, California and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County. CMS Care Compare data shows this hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 2022. The specific ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) is not stated in the available CMS data; families can confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, or percentage giving a top overall rating. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indication of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, Pacific Hearts Hospice, Inc. scored 100.00, which is above the California state average of 93.41. This composite measure reflects a set of care processes that CMS tracks across hospices nationally. A care index score of 7 is also reported by CMS for this hospice.
According to CMS data, Pacific Hearts Hospice, Inc. serves 78 ZIP codes from its Torrance office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Pacific Hearts Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41746) since October 11, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
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 patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Pacific Hearts Hospice, Inc. serves 78 ZIP codes from its Torrance, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 78 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type is not specified in the available CMS data; ownership type can be a factor some families consider, so you may want to confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Pacific Hearts Hospice, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since October 11, 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 and focuses on comfort, while hospice care is for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy, focusing on comfort and quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or attention — it means changing the goals of that care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available data; please contact the hospice directly and verify details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41746?state=CA.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake details; please contact the hospice directly to learn how to begin care and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, ownership type, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — many of these answers, including the composite score and service area for this hospice, are noted above from CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pacific Hearts Hospice, Inc. (CCN B41746) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41746?state=CA to review the latest CMS 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.