Reliance Hospice Services, Inc
San Fernando, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751721)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 962-0321 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score comparison for Reliance Hospice Services, Inc, so a star rating and recommend percentage are not currently available. CMS does list a care index score of 7 for this hospice, though this is not the same as a family satisfaction rating.
Reliance Hospice Services, Inc serves 45 ZIP codes from its San Fernando, California office, in Alameda county. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their location is included.
Yes, Reliance Hospice Services, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751721), certified since June 1, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies that they meet eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Reliance Hospice Services, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in San Fernando, California, serving families in Alameda county and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 2015 (CCN 751721).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is small. This absence of published data should not be read as a reflection of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released a figure for this measure.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice compared with the California state average of 93.41, so a direct comparison ('vs. state') is not currently reported. CMS does list a care index score of 7 for this hospice. Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current figures, as CMS periodically updates its published data.
Reliance Hospice Services reports a service area covering 45 ZIP codes from its San Fernando, California office, suggesting a fairly broad reach across the surrounding region.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility. This profile does not include cost information beyond that basic coverage fact, and does not describe specific staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Reliance Hospice Services, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751721) since June 1, 2015, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once 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 (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often because of small patient survey 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 score for this hospice to compare against the California state average of 93.41. CMS does report a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Reliance Hospice Services, Inc serves 45 ZIP codes from its San Fernando, California office in Alameda county.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Reliance Hospice Services, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS-reported measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 2015, according to CMS records.
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 rather than cure and is typically for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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 a patient will go without medical attention or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact Reliance Hospice Services, Inc at (818) 962-0321 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Reliance Hospice Services, Inc directly at (818) 962-0321 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, staffing, and how the hospice supports families — contact Reliance Hospice Services, Inc at (818) 962-0321 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Reliance Hospice Services, Inc (CCN 751721) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751721?state=CA to review the latest CMS-published figures.
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.