Saint Luka Hospice, Inc
Gardena, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11652)
CMS process measure: 94.44 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 960-7272 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Saint Luka Hospice, Inc, often because of a small number of surveyed patients, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, on CMS's composite process measure, it scored 94.44 compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
Saint Luka Hospice, Inc serves 33 ZIP codes from its Gardena, California office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Saint Luka Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11652), certified since September 28, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Saint Luka Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Gardena, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 28, 2020 (CCN A11652).
CMS has not published CAHPS Hospice Survey results — the family caregiver star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, and percentage rating the hospice 9-10 — for Saint Luka Hospice, Inc. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released or does not have enough survey responses to report these figures publicly.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Saint Luka Hospice, Inc scored 94.44, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Saint Luka Hospice, Inc serves 33 ZIP codes from its Gardena, CA office, indicating a moderate service area within the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Saint Luka Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11652), certified since September 28, 2020. 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 survey results for Saint Luka Hospice, Inc, which often happens with smaller patient counts and 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, Saint Luka Hospice, Inc scored 94.44, above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Saint Luka Hospice, Inc serves 33 ZIP codes from its Gardena, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Saint Luka Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, and CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Saint Luka Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since September 28, 2020.
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 for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 provided data does not specify care settings; please contact Saint Luka Hospice, Inc at (818) 960-7272 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include intake steps; please contact Saint Luka Hospice, Inc at (818) 960-7272 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures; contact Saint Luka Hospice, Inc at (818) 960-7272 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Saint Luka Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11652?state=CA to confirm current certification and 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.