Saint John Hospice
Los Angeles, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01624)
CMS process measure: 82.61 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 71 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (323) 254-1100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Saint John Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 82.61, below the California state average of 93.41.
Saint John Hospice serves 71 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles, California office in Los Angeles county.
Yes, Saint John Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A01624, since March 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Saint John Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Los Angeles, California and surrounding communities, Medicare-certified since March 1, 2019 (CCN A01624). Families arranging end-of-life care can review the following facts as reported by CMS Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Saint John Hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Saint John Hospice scored 82.61, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 8.2% of patients, according to the most recently published CMS data.
Saint John Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 71 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad geographic reach from its Los Angeles office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated by CMS periodically; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Saint John Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A01624) since March 1, 2019, 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 Saint John Hospice, which often happens with 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?
Saint John Hospice scored 82.61 on the CMS composite process measure, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, Saint John Hospice serves 71 ZIP codes from its office in Los Angeles, Los Angeles county, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 71 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Saint John Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice; ownership type is disclosed by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Saint John Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 1, 2019.
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 for patients who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 illness; it does not mean stopping all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for Saint John Hospice; please contact the hospice at (323) 254-1100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not describe the intake process; please contact Saint John Hospice at (323) 254-1100 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is provided; contact Saint John Hospice at (323) 254-1100 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Saint John Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01624?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.