Pacific Sun Hospice
Arcadia, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11617)
CMS process measure: 78.13 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 104 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 247-0077 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Pacific Sun Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 78.13, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Pacific Sun Hospice serves 104 ZIP codes from its Arcadia, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Pacific Sun Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11617, since September 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pacific Sun Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Arcadia, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 21, 2020 (CCN A11617).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Pacific Sun Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS does not yet have enough survey responses to report these figures publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Pacific Sun Hospice scored 78.13, 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 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 16.9% of patients, according to Care Compare data.
Pacific Sun Hospice's service area covers 104 ZIP codes from its Arcadia office. Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published reporting vintage available. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions about care and services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Pacific Sun Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11617) since September 21, 2020, 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 family caregiver survey results for Pacific Sun Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Pacific Sun Hospice's composite process score is 78.13, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Pacific Sun Hospice serves 104 ZIP codes from its office in Arcadia, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 104 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Pacific Sun Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality data, but it is not on its own an indicator of quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Pacific Sun Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 21, 2020.
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 curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 care, and pain management and support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Pacific Sun Hospice; please contact the hospice at (626) 247-0077 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Pacific Sun Hospice directly at (626) 247-0077 to learn about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about care team availability, how often visits occur, what services are included, and how caregiver support is provided; contact Pacific Sun Hospice at (626) 247-0077 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Pacific Sun Hospice's official CMS data and quality measures at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11617?state=CA.
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.