Premier Hospice, Inc.
Northridge, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751668)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 775-6522 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Premier Hospice, Inc., so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. CMS does list a care index score of 6 for this hospice, but families should check Medicare Care Compare for the latest details.
Premier Hospice, Inc. serves 21 ZIP codes from its Northridge, California office in Los Angeles County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included in its service area.
Yes, Premier Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN 751668, certified since April 14, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that the patient meets hospice eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Premier Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice agency located in Northridge, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 14, 2015.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Premier Hospice, Inc. This often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it does not indicate anything about the quality of care provided.
CMS has also not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 is available at this time. CMS Care Compare does list a care index score of 6 for this hospice, though the specific components and context of that score are not detailed in the available data.
Premier Hospice, Inc. reports serving 21 ZIP codes from its Northridge office, suggesting a moderate service area within the county and nearby communities.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal diagnosis; no separate cost figures are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Premier Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 751668) since April 14, 2015, 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 Premier Hospice, Inc., often because too few patients were surveyed for CMS to report reliable data; this 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 score for this hospice, so no comparison to California's state average of 93.41 is available. CMS does report a care index score of 6 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Premier Hospice, Inc. serves 21 ZIP codes from its Northridge, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Premier Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; families may want to review available CMS quality data alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Premier Hospice, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since April 14, 2015, according to CMS records.
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 is generally for patients with a terminal diagnosis who are choosing comfort-focused care instead of curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can leave hospice care if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Premier Hospice, Inc. at (800) 775-6522 to ask about their care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available CMS data does not describe the intake process; contact Premier Hospice, Inc. directly at (800) 775-6522 for information on getting started.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how quickly staff respond to needs, and how quality measures compare; you can review this hospice's published CMS data and ask Premier Hospice, Inc. directly at (800) 775-6522 about anything not covered there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Premier Hospice, Inc. (CCN 751668) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751668?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.