Santa Katharina Hospice Care Inc.
Tarzana, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51617)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 453-0177 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure comparison for Santa Katharina Hospice Care Inc. at this time. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current information as it becomes available.
Santa Katharina Hospice Care Inc. serves 1 ZIP code from its Tarzana, California office in Los Angeles County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific location falls within this service area.
Yes, Santa Katharina Hospice Care Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51617), certified since September 8, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Santa Katharina Hospice Care Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Tarzana, California, serving Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 8, 2022 (CCN B51617).
CMS data made available for this listing does not include an ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this hospice. Families who wish to confirm ownership status can check the Medicare Care Compare page directly.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9 or 10 out of 10. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet published sufficient survey data.
Similarly, the CMS composite process measure score for this hospice is listed as 'not reported,' so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time. As more data becomes available, these figures may be published by CMS in future updates.
Based on CMS data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Tarzana, California office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information is provided here beyond that basic fact. All figures in this listing come from CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Santa Katharina Hospice Care Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51617), certified since September 8, 2022. 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 due to a small number of surveyed patients. This is not an indication of poor quality, simply that data is not yet available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The composite process measure for this hospice is listed by CMS as 'not reported,' so no comparison can be made to the California state average of 93.41 at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Tarzana, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not indicate an ownership type for this hospice. Ownership type can matter to some families as a general consideration, but it is not a direct measure of care quality; contact the hospice at (818) 453-0177 or check Medicare Care Compare for confirmation.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 8, 2022, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment. Hospice care is a specific type of palliative care for people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates 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, symptom management, and quality of life rather than pursuing treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support altogether.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (818) 453-0177 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice directly at (818) 453-0177 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership; for this hospice, contact (818) 453-0177 for details not published by CMS, and review the Medicare Care Compare listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Santa Katharina Hospice Care Inc.'s certification and any published quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51617?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.