Reliance Hospice And Palliative Care
Cerritos, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551675)
CMS process measure: 98.37 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 193 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (323) 446-4493 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Reliance Hospice And Palliative Care a 2-star CAHPS rating, with 65% saying they would definitely recommend it, and its CMS composite process score of 98.37 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Reliance Hospice And Palliative Care serves 193 ZIP codes from its Cerritos, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Reliance Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 551675, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Reliance Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in Cerritos, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and beyond. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 17, 2012, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 551675.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Reliance Hospice a 2-star rating. In that same survey, 65% of respondents said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 66% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care practices are delivered, Reliance Hospice scored 98.37, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and shows that 21.6% of patients received visits during the last days of life, as documented in CMS data.
Reliance Hospice reports serving 193 ZIP codes from its Cerritos office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient survey counts rather than an indicator of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Reliance Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 551675) since September 17, 2012, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 2-star family caregiver rating, with 65% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 66% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process-of-care score is 98.37, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 193 ZIP codes from its Cerritos, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 193 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Reliance Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine care quality, but it is a fact families sometimes like to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 17, 2012.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment; both prioritize quality of life.
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 is not about giving up on care, but about the kind of care being received.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The location of care is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the hospice at (323) 446-4493 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (323) 446-4493 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, how care compares to state averages, service area, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are addressed above using CMS data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Reliance Hospice And Palliative Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551675?state=CA using CCN 551675.
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.