Serani Hospice
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51751)
CMS process measure: 89.58 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (904) 990-0099 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Serani Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Serani Hospice scored 89.58, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Serani Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Serani Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B51751), certified since August 20, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility for that care.
About this hospice
Serani Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice provider serving families in Glendale, California, and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2023 (CCN B51751). CMS Care Compare does not list an ownership type for this hospice in the data provided, so families should confirm whether it is operated as for-profit, non-profit, or government-run directly with the agency.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 — for Serani Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released that data publicly.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Serani Hospice scored 89.58, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. The hospice's care index score is listed as 7.
Serani Hospice reports serving 35 ZIP codes from its Glendale office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost figures are included here. All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of that published dataset. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Serani Hospice?
Yes, Serani Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B51751) since August 20, 2023, 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 Serani Hospice, which often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for public reporting; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Serani Hospice's composite process score is 89.58, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure. Its care index score is listed as 7.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Serani Hospice serves 35 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type is not listed in the available CMS data for Serani Hospice; families can contact the hospice at (904) 990-0099 to confirm this. Ownership type can affect organizational structure, but Medicare certification standards apply regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Serani Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2023.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients with a terminal prognosis, typically when a doctor certifies 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 and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — pain management, emotional support, and medical attention continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Serani Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (904) 990-0099 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare to learn more.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; families should contact Serani Hospice at (904) 990-0099 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services provided, availability of staff, how care needs are addressed, and how the hospice communicates with families — contact Serani Hospice at (904) 990-0099 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Serani Hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51751?state=CA using CCN B51751.
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.