Qualicare Hospice, Inc.
Pasadena, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51563)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 433-4577 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite quality score for Qualicare Hospice, so a star rating or recommendation percentage isn't currently available. This is often due to small patient counts and does not necessarily reflect the quality of care.
Qualicare Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its Pasadena, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Qualicare Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CMS Certification Number B51563, certified since October 21, 2022; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Qualicare Hospice, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in Pasadena, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare records, Qualicare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 2022.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9-10 are not currently listed on Care Compare. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet published enough survey data.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score or care index score for Qualicare Hospice, so no direct comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 can be made at this time. Data on the percentage of visits made in the last days of life is also not available in the figures provided.
Qualicare Hospice reports serving 6 ZIP codes from its Pasadena office. Ownership type was not provided in the available CMS data.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact Qualicare Hospice directly and to review the latest information on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Qualicare Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51563), certified since October 21, 2022, 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 survey results for Qualicare Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; 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 Qualicare Hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Qualicare Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its Pasadena, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not provided in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (818) 433-4577 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Qualicare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 21, 2022, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
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, but it does not mean giving up on care, support, or treatment for pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The available CMS data does not specify care settings; please contact Qualicare Hospice at (818) 433-4577 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Qualicare Hospice directly at (818) 433-4577 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, staff availability, and survey results; contact Qualicare Hospice at (818) 433-4577 for specifics not listed in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Qualicare Hospice's certification and any published quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51563?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.