People'S Choice Hospice, Inc
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31798)
CMS process measure: 90.91 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 646-1296 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver star rating or recommend percentage for People's Choice Hospice, Inc. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 90.91, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
People's Choice Hospice, Inc serves 42 ZIP codes from its Burbank, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, People's Choice Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31798, since April 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
People's Choice Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Burbank, California and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 3, 2022.
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it should not be read as an indication of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published these figures.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, People's Choice Hospice, Inc scored 90.91, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A related care index score of 8 is also reported by CMS.
The hospice reports serving 42 ZIP codes from its Burbank, CA office, indicating a moderately broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and families are encouraged to review the official listing directly for the latest information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. People's Choice Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31798) since April 3, 2022, 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 (star rating, percent recommending, or percent rating 9-10) for this 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?
Its CMS composite process score is 90.91, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure; CMS also lists a care index score of 8.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 42 ZIP codes from its Burbank, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 3, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare.
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 and is generally for people with a life-limiting prognosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (818) 646-1296 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 People's Choice Hospice, Inc at (818) 646-1296 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the CMS quality measures shown here, the hospice's service area, and how they support families and patients; contact People's Choice Hospice, Inc at (818) 646-1296 for specifics not covered by this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up People's Choice Hospice, Inc (CCN B31798) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31798?state=CA to see the latest CMS-published information.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not provided in the available data for this hospice; contact them at (818) 646-1296 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm this detail.
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.