Rafaella Hospice, Inc
Los Angeles, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01583)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 989-6381 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Rafaella Hospice, Inc, so a star rating and comparison to the California state average aren't currently available. CMS does list a care index score of 9 for this hospice, but no further rating detail has been released publicly.
Rafaella Hospice, Inc serves 12 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Rafaella Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN A01583, certified since 2018. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Rafaella Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Los Angeles, California, serving patients in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 2018.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Rafaella Hospice, Inc, including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9 or 10. This is often the case 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 released the data publicly.
CMS also has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice specifically, so a direct comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 is not available (CMS Care Compare data lists this comparison as 'not reported'). CMS does show a care index score of 9 for Rafaella Hospice, Inc, though details on how this figure was calculated are not provided in the data available here.
Rafaella Hospice, Inc reports serving 12 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is included here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the CMS data vintage provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Rafaella Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01583, since March 19, 2018), 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 Rafaella Hospice, Inc, often due to 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?
CMS lists the comparison to the California state average composite score (93.41) as 'not reported' for this hospice, though CMS does show a care index score of 9.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Rafaella Hospice, Inc serves 12 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 12 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Rafaella Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is part of the public CMS record.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 2018, according to CMS Care Compare.
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 life expectancy of six months or less who are choosing comfort-focused care instead of curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other health conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Rafaella Hospice, Inc provides care; please contact the hospice at (818) 989-6381 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 Rafaella Hospice, Inc at (818) 989-6381 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure comparisons, service area, and how the hospice coordinates care — for specifics on Rafaella Hospice, Inc, contact them at (818) 989-6381 and review Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Rafaella Hospice, Inc's official CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01583?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.