S & M Hospice, Inc
Studio City, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31619)
CMS process measure: 87.5 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 69 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 267-1151 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for S & M Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 87.50, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
S & M Hospice, Inc serves 69 ZIP codes from its Studio City, CA office, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, S & M Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B31619, certified since November 17, 2021; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
S & M Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Studio City, California, in Los Angeles County. It has been certified by Medicare since November 17, 2021, according to CMS Care Compare data.
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. This is often the case when a hospice has served too few patients in the survey period for CMS to publish reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, S & M Hospice, Inc scored 87.50, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
S & M Hospice, Inc reports serving 69 ZIP codes from its Studio City office, indicating a broad service area across the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Medicare Care Compare for the latest figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. S & M Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31619) since November 17, 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 for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 87.50, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
S & M Hospice, Inc reports serving 69 ZIP codes from its office in Studio City, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 69 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type was not provided in the available CMS data; please contact the hospice at (747) 267-1151 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically when a doctor determines a person has a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a care choice, not giving up.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where S & M Hospice, Inc provides care; please contact the hospice at (747) 267-1151 to ask directly, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact S & M Hospice, Inc at (747) 267-1151 to learn how to begin care, as this information is not part of the CMS data provided.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (747) 267-1151 and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view S & M Hospice, Inc's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31619?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.