Serafim Hospice Inc
Sherman Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11635)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (805) 250-5363 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Serafim Hospice Inc, so a star rating or recommendation percentage is not currently available. This often happens with hospices that have a smaller number of surveyed patients, and it does not indicate poor quality.
Serafim Hospice Inc serves 24 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, California office, located in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Serafim Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN A11635, certified since 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Serafim Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Sherman Oaks, California, serving Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 8, 2020.
CMS collects feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, covering topics like communication, symptom management, and overall recommendation. For Serafim Hospice Inc, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10, likely because of a small number of surveyed patients or families. This is not an indication of poor quality — CMS simply withholds ratings when sample sizes are too small to be statistically reliable.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so a comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is not available at this time. A care index score and visit-frequency-near-end-of-life data have also not been published by CMS for this hospice.
Serafim Hospice Inc reports serving 24 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks office, indicating a moderately broad service area within the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come directly from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the latest updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Serafim Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11635) since October 8, 2020, 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 survey results (star rating or recommendation percentages) for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Serafim Hospice Inc, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Serafim Hospice Inc reports serving 24 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Serafim Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS survey data when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Serafim Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 8, 2020.
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 for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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 care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Serafim Hospice Inc at (805) 250-5363 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Serafim Hospice Inc at (805) 250-5363 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can ask Serafim Hospice Inc directly at (805) 250-5363 and cross-check answers on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Serafim Hospice Inc (CCN A11635) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11635?state=CA to see the latest CMS-published 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.