Saint Laura Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc.
Covina, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41710)
CMS process measure: 94.92 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 364-7534 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Saint Laura Palliative And Hospice Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 94.92, above the California state average of 93.41.
Saint Laura Palliative And Hospice Care serves 66 ZIP codes from its Covina, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Saint Laura Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41710, since August 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Saint Laura Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Covina, California and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County. CMS records show the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2022. The data provided does not include an ownership classification, so families should confirm directly with the hospice whether it operates on a for-profit, non-profit, or government basis.
CMS Care Compare data does not include CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this provider in the data supplied. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published those figures for this listing.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Saint Laura Palliative And Hospice Care scored 94.92, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. A care index score of 8 is also on file with CMS.
According to CMS data, the hospice's service area spans 66 ZIP codes, offering a broad reach for families in the region who may need hospice services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of that dataset; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Saint Laura Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41710) as of August 30, 2022, 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 in the data available, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 94.92, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average. Its care index score on file with CMS is 8.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 66 ZIP codes from its office in Covina, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the data available for this listing; contact the hospice at (626) 364-7534 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2022, 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 for patients who have stopped curative treatment and generally have a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
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 giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact them at (626) 364-7534 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact the hospice at (626) 364-7534 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about a hospice's CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, ZIP codes served, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — the hospice at (626) 364-7534 can answer specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41710?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.