Saunders Hospice, Llc
Northridge, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51628)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 717-8600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Saunders Hospice, LLC, often because the number of surveyed patients was too small to report. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the latest updates on this hospice's ratings.
Saunders Hospice, LLC serves 16 ZIP codes from its Northridge, California office in Los Angeles County. Families nearby can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Saunders Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN B51628, certified since December 14, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
About this hospice
Saunders Hospice, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice provider located in Northridge, California, serving patients in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare records.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often occurs when the number of surveyed patients is too small to report reliably. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not yet been made public. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Saunders Hospice, LLC, so no direct comparison can be made to the California state average of 93.41 at this time. CMS also lists the comparison to the state average as 'not reported' for this provider.
Saunders Hospice, LLC's service area includes 16 ZIP codes surrounding its Northridge office, giving families in the surrounding communities of Los Angeles County access to hospice services from this location.
The company's ownership structure has not been specified in the available CMS data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly for details about ownership, staffing, and services offered.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost or fee information is provided here. All figures above reflect CMS Care Compare data as currently published, and families should check the Care Compare website directly for the most recent updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Saunders Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN B51628, since December 14, 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 Saunders Hospice, LLC, often because too few patients were surveyed — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists this comparison as 'not reported' for Saunders Hospice, LLC; the California state average composite process score is 93.41, but no score has been published for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Saunders Hospice, LLC serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Northridge, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided here does not specify the ownership type for Saunders Hospice, LLC; please contact the hospice at (818) 717-8600 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Saunders Hospice, LLC has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 2022.
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 have a terminal prognosis, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care — it means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Saunders Hospice, LLC provides care; please contact the hospice at (818) 717-8600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Saunders Hospice, LLC, contact the hospice directly at (818) 717-8600 and verify certification and services on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, availability, and how the hospice supports patients and caregivers — contact Saunders Hospice, LLC at (818) 717-8600 for these details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Saunders Hospice, LLC's certification and published data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51628?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.