Sheldon Hospice
Tarzana, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51737)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 56 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 814-8040 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Sheldon Hospice, often because of small patient counts, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current information.
Sheldon Hospice serves 56 ZIP codes from its office in Tarzana, California, located in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Sheldon Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN B51737, certified since April 24, 2023, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sheldon Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Tarzana, California and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, Sheldon Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 24, 2023.
CMS's public data does not currently include an ownership type listing for this hospice, so families should confirm this directly with the provider or through the Care Compare website. Likewise, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Sheldon Hospice — including the star rating, percent who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percent rating it 9-10 — often because the patient count is too small to generate a reliable public score. This absence of data does not indicate poor quality; it simply reflects that CMS has not yet released a survey result for this hospice.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Sheldon Hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time. Sheldon Hospice reports a service area covering 56 ZIP codes from its Tarzana office.
Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. No cost information is provided here beyond that general statement. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Sheldon Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B51737), certified since April 24, 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 Sheldon Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has 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 Sheldon Hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sheldon Hospice serves 56 ZIP codes from its office in Tarzana, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 56 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not include an ownership type for Sheldon Hospice; please contact the hospice at (818) 814-8040 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sheldon Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 24, 2023.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with 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 relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, not giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Sheldon Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (818) 814-8040 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care with Sheldon Hospice, contact them directly at (818) 814-8040 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice supports both patients and caregivers — Sheldon Hospice can be reached at (818) 814-8040 for these specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sheldon Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51737?state=CA to review its current CMS-published information.
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.