Premium Hospice, Inc.
Norwalk, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551659)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (562) 929-7221 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Premium Hospice, Inc., so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
Premium Hospice, Inc. serves 63 ZIP codes from its Norwalk, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Premium Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551659, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Premium Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Norwalk, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 29, 2012.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Premium Hospice, Inc. This often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published the figures for this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered to patients, Premium Hospice, Inc. scored 100.00, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 26.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and a care index score of 9 is on file for this hospice.
Premium Hospice, Inc. serves a broad area, covering 63 ZIP codes from its Norwalk office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Premium Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551659) since June 29, 2012, 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 because of a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Premium Hospice, Inc. serves 63 ZIP codes from its Norwalk, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 29, 2012, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up care, but shifting its goal.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (562) 929-7221 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 the hospice at (562) 929-7221 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CMS quality scores, the survey results, service area, and how care is provided; contact the hospice at (562) 929-7221 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Premium Hospice, Inc. directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551659?state=CA to confirm current CMS-published information.
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.