Physician'S Choice Hospice Llc
West Covina, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921514)
CMS process measure: 96.43 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (888) 406-5645 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Physician'S Choice Hospice LLC, often because of small patient counts. However, its CMS composite process score of 96.43 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Physician'S Choice Hospice LLC serves 33 ZIP codes from its West Covina, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Physician'S Choice Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 921514, since 2016). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Physician'S Choice Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice located in West Covina, California, serving Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been certified by Medicare since May 23, 2016, and operates under an ownership type listed as "Other" in CMS records.
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This gap does not indicate poor quality; CMS often withholds survey results when patient counts are too small to report reliably.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — Physician'S Choice Hospice LLC scored 96.43, compared to the California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 for this provider.
Physician'S Choice Hospice LLC reports serving 33 ZIP codes from its West Covina office, indicating a moderately broad service area within the region.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that general fact. This profile does not describe staff, facilities, or specific services, as that information is not part of the CMS dataset used.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Physician'S Choice Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 921514) since May 23, 2016, 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, often due to small patient counts; this does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.43, above the California state average of 93.41; CMS also lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 33 ZIP codes from its West Covina, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership category.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 23, 2016.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is palliative care for people who have a terminal diagnosis and are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, not giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (888) 406-5645 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (888) 406-5645 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, service area coverage, and how care is coordinated — you can ask Physician'S Choice Hospice LLC directly at (888) 406-5645.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Physician'S Choice Hospice LLC (CCN 921514) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921514?state=CA to see the latest CMS-published 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.