Sacred Life Hospice
Sherman Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751501)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 275-4649 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Sacred Life Hospice, often because too few surveys were completed to report. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
Sacred Life Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Sacred Life Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 751501, since February 2014). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Sacred Life Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Sherman Oaks, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 10, 2014, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 751501.
CMS's Care Compare data does not include results from the CAHPS Hospice family caregiver survey for this hospice — this is often because too few surveys were completed to publish reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality. Families are encouraged to ask the hospice directly about caregiver feedback and to check Care Compare periodically for updates.
On CMS's hospice composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Sacred Life Hospice scored 100.00, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 5.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Sacred Life Hospice's service area covers 35 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This profile is based solely on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the hospice and on Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Sacred Life Hospice?
Yes. Sacred Life Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 751501), certified since February 10, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Sacred Life Hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when too few surveys were completed to report — it is not an indicator of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Sacred Life Hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 5.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sacred Life Hospice serves 35 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 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sacred Life Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not directly appear in CMS's quality scores, but some families prefer to know it when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sacred Life Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 10, 2014.
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 when a person is expected to have six months or less to live. Both aim to relieve symptoms and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Sacred Life Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (818) 275-4649 to ask about their specific care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Sacred Life Hospice directly at (818) 275-4649 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact Sacred Life Hospice at (818) 275-4649 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sacred Life Hospice (CCN 751501) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751501?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported quality 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.