Real Care Hospice, Inc
Sherman Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51551)
CMS process measure: 89.13 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 307-3604 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Real Care Hospice, Inc, so no caregiver star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 89.13, below the California state average of 93.41.
Real Care Hospice, Inc serves 66 ZIP codes from its office in Sherman Oaks, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Real Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51551, since 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Real Care Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in Sherman Oaks, California, and surrounding areas of Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 24, 2022. CMS has not published the ownership type for this hospice in the data currently available.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Real Care Hospice, Inc — including the caregiver star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating it 9 or 10. This gap is often related to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet published enough survey responses to report these figures.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Real Care Hospice, Inc scored 89.13, compared to a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Real Care Hospice, Inc reports serving 66 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Real Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51551) as of August 24, 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 family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often occurs when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Real Care Hospice, Inc scored 89.13, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Real Care Hospice, Inc serves 66 ZIP codes from its office in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS has not published the ownership type for this hospice in the data available; ownership type can inform families about organizational structure but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Real Care Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since August 24, 2022.
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 focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Real Care Hospice, Inc at (747) 307-3604 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 Real Care Hospice, Inc at (747) 307-3604 and verify details 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 the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Real Care Hospice, Inc at (747) 307-3604 for specifics not covered in published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Real Care Hospice, Inc (CCN B51551) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51551?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.