Salute Hospice Inc.
Lomita, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751706)
CMS process measure: 85.45 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 638-8522 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Salute Hospice Inc., so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 85.45, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Salute Hospice Inc. serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Lomita, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Salute Hospice Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 751706), certified since June 19, 2015; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Salute Hospice Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Lomita, California, serving Los Angeles County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 2015, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 751706.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Salute Hospice Inc. has not had CAHPS family caregiver survey results published — CMS does not report a star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10. This is often the case for smaller hospices due to limited patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not published this data for this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently hospices deliver a bundle of recommended care processes, Salute Hospice Inc. scored 85.45, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
Salute Hospice Inc. reports serving 45 ZIP codes from its Lomita office, indicating a moderately broad service area within the region.
Under the Medicare hospice benefit, Medicare covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the most current information directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Salute Hospice Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 751706, certified since June 19, 2015), 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 of small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality, only that the data is not available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Salute Hospice Inc. scored 85.45, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Salute Hospice Inc. reports serving 45 ZIP codes from its Lomita, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Salute Hospice Inc. is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but CMS publishes it as part of its transparency reporting.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Salute Hospice Inc. has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 2015.
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 is generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor estimates a prognosis 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 underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, as patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Salute Hospice Inc. provides care; please contact the hospice at (818) 638-8522 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Salute Hospice Inc. at (818) 638-8522 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about the CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these for Salute Hospice Inc. on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (818) 638-8522.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Salute Hospice Inc. (CCN 751706) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751706?state=CA to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.