Priority Hospice Care Services, Inc.
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51522)
CMS process measure: 86.96 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 616-1020 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Priority Hospice Care Services, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 86.96, below the California state average of 93.41.
Priority Hospice Care Services serves 24 ZIP codes from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Priority Hospice Care Services, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN B51522, certified since October 25, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Priority Hospice Care Services, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Encino, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 25, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare records.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is too small for CMS to report reliably. This is not an indication of poor quality — it simply means the data has not yet been published for this provider.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects a set of core clinical processes hospices are expected to complete, Priority Hospice Care Services scored 86.96, compared with a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this particular measure as reported by CMS.
Priority Hospice Care Services reports serving 24 ZIP codes from its Encino office, giving families in a range of nearby communities the ability to access care from this provider.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, eligible patients who are certified by a physician as having a terminal prognosis can receive care through the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice care. No additional cost information is included here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the official listing directly and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Priority Hospice Care Services, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51522), certified since October 25, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
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 the number of surveyed patients was too small to report — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Priority Hospice Care Services scored 86.96, below the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 24 ZIP codes from its Encino, California office 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?
CMS Care Compare data provided for this listing does not include ownership type for this hospice; contact the hospice at (818) 616-1020 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 25, 2022, 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 at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is specifically for people believed to have a limited life expectancy who are focusing on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (818) 616-1020 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Priority Hospice Care Services at (818) 616-1020 to learn about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — contact the hospice directly at (818) 616-1020 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Priority Hospice Care Services' official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51522?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.