Prime Care Hospice Inc
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11657)
CMS process measure: 84.38 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 937-2666 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Prime Care Hospice Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 84.38, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Prime Care Hospice Inc serves 24 ZIP codes from its Glendale, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Prime Care Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN A11657, certified since September 18, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Prime Care Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Glendale, California, serving Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 18, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A11657.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Prime Care Hospice Inc. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means the data has not been published.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Prime Care Hospice Inc scored 84.38, compared to a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice, though CMS has not provided further context on visits in the last days of life within the data available here.
Prime Care Hospice Inc reports serving 24 ZIP codes from its Glendale, California office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Prime Care Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11657) since September 18, 2020, 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 Prime Care Hospice Inc, 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?
Prime Care Hospice Inc scored 84.38 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Prime Care Hospice Inc serves 24 ZIP codes from its Glendale, California location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Prime Care Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it may be useful to know when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Prime Care Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since September 18, 2020.
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 for those who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort, typically in the final months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical attention aimed at easing symptoms and supporting well-being.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Prime Care Hospice Inc delivers care; please contact the hospice at (818) 937-2666 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 Prime Care Hospice Inc at (818) 937-2666 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, service area, and how care needs are addressed; contact Prime Care Hospice Inc at (818) 937-2666 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Prime Care Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11657?state=CA to confirm 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.