Preferred Hospice
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21753)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 649-1661 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Preferred Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is currently available. CMS also has not published a composite process score for this hospice to compare against California's state average of 93.41.
Preferred Hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Glendale, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Preferred Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B21753, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Preferred Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Glendale, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 2021, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS Care Compare does not currently publish CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Preferred Hospice — no star rating, no percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, and no percentage rating it 9-10 are available. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts and does not by itself indicate anything about the quality of care provided.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score or 'visits in the last days of life' figure for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 can be made at this time. CMS does list a care index score of 6 for Preferred Hospice, though the agency has not published enough additional context around this figure to allow a fuller comparison.
Preferred Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 31 ZIP codes surrounding its Glendale office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact Preferred Hospice for further information about its services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Preferred Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B21753) since September 13, 2021, 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 Preferred 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?
CMS has not published a composite process measure for Preferred Hospice, so no comparison to California's state average of 93.41 is currently possible; CMS does list a care index score of 6 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Preferred Hospice serves 31 ZIP codes from its Glendale, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Preferred Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not determine quality of care, but it can be useful context when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Preferred Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 2021.
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 people who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but it does not mean giving up care; patients still receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where Preferred Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (818) 649-1661 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe an intake process; please contact Preferred Hospice directly at (818) 649-1661 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how the hospice communicates with families — Preferred Hospice can be contacted at (818) 649-1661 for specifics not published by CMS.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Preferred Hospice (CCN B21753) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21753?state=CA to review current CMS 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.