Passionate Heart Hospice, Inc
Artesia, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01560)
CMS process measure: 83.53 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 93 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 541-9400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Passionate Heart Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 83.53, below the California state average of 93.41.
Passionate Heart Hospice serves 93 ZIP codes from its Artesia, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Passionate Heart Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01560), since October 30, 2018, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Passionate Heart Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Artesia, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 30, 2018.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10. This gap in reporting is common for hospices with small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means CMS has not yet released a sample large enough to report.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Passionate Heart Hospice scored 83.53, 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 12.8% of patients, according to Care Compare data.
Passionate Heart Hospice reports serving 93 ZIP codes from its Artesia office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's most recent publication vintage. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Passionate Heart Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01560) since October 30, 2018, 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 this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 83.53, compared with 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?
Passionate Heart Hospice serves 93 ZIP codes from its office in Artesia, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 93 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Passionate Heart Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is disclosed on CMS Care Compare for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 30, 2018, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean abandoning care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Passionate Heart Hospice at (818) 541-9400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Passionate Heart Hospice at (818) 541-9400 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 survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is delivered; contact Passionate Heart Hospice at (818) 541-9400 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Passionate Heart Hospice (CCN A01560) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01560?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.