Preferred Care Hospice, Inc
San Fernando, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921515)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 837-1000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite quality score for Preferred Care Hospice, Inc, so a specific rating cannot be given at this time. This is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a reflection of care quality.
Preferred Care Hospice, Inc serves 6 ZIP codes from its San Fernando, CA office in Alameda county, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Preferred Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921515), certified since May 24, 2016; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Preferred Care Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in San Fernando, California, and has been Medicare-certified since May 24, 2016 (CCN 921515). According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice currently serves 6 ZIP codes from its San Fernando office.
CMS collects family caregiver experiences through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, including an overall star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage who rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. For Preferred Care Hospice, Inc, CMS has not published these CAHPS survey results, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably. This does not indicate poor quality; it simply means the data has not been made public.
CMS also publishes a composite process measure that reflects how consistently a hospice follows key care processes, compared against a state average. The California state average composite score is 93.41, but CMS has not published a comparable score for this hospice, so no comparison to the state average is currently available.
Families should note that all figures referenced here come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to the vintage of that dataset. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee information is included here. No staffing, facilities, or specific services are described because CMS did not provide that information in this listing's data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Preferred Care Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since May 24, 2016 (CCN 921515), 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 (such as star rating or percentage who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens with hospices that have a small number of surveyed patients.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare data, Preferred Care Hospice, Inc serves 6 ZIP codes from its San Fernando, California office in Alameda county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Preferred Care Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver surveys, when available, offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Preferred Care Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since May 24, 2016.
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 and quality of life for patients who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean withholding care or support, and it can be discontinued if a patient's wishes or condition change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Preferred Care Hospice, Inc at (818) 837-1000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The information given does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Preferred Care Hospice, Inc at (818) 837-1000 for guidance and verify certification 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, service area, and how care needs are met; for specifics about Preferred Care Hospice, Inc, contact them at (818) 837-1000 and review the Medicare Care Compare listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Preferred Care Hospice, Inc's certification, service area, and any published quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921515?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.