S&A Hospice Care, Inc
Pasadena, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21514)
CMS process measure: 96.94 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 70 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (625) 545-0310 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for S&A Hospice Care, Inc. However, on CMS's composite process measure the hospice scored 96.94, above the California state average of 93.41.
S&A Hospice Care, Inc serves 70 ZIP codes from its Pasadena, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, S&A Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21514, since January 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
S&A Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Pasadena, California, serving patients and families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 12, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B21514.
CMS Care Compare data does not show a CAHPS star rating, percentage of family caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10, for S&A Hospice Care, Inc. CMS often does not publish these family-caregiver survey figures when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and this absence should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been published.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a defined set of care processes, S&A Hospice Care, Inc scored 96.94, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and shows that visits occurred in the last days of life for 12.5% of measured cases, according to the current Care Compare data.
S&A Hospice Care, Inc reports serving 70 ZIP codes from its Pasadena office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as currently published. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. S&A Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21514, certified since January 12, 2021), 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 (such as a star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often because of 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?
On the CMS composite process measure, S&A Hospice Care, Inc scored 96.94, above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 70 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 70 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
S&A Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS makes this information public so families can consider it alongside quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 12, 2021.
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 have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up care — a doctor can discuss with families what this means for their specific situation.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact S&A Hospice Care, Inc at (625) 545-0310 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; contact S&A Hospice Care, Inc at (625) 545-0310 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about care settings, staffing, how quality measures compare to state averages, and what family caregivers have reported — contact S&A Hospice Care, Inc at (625) 545-0310 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up S&A Hospice Care, Inc (CCN B21514) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21514?state=CA to review current CMS-published details.
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.