Shepherd Hospice Inc
Sherman Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31728)
CMS process measure: 84 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 666-1595 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or recommend percentage for Shepherd Hospice Inc. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 84.00, below the California state average of 93.41.
Shepherd Hospice Inc serves 24 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Shepherd Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31728, since February 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Shepherd Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in Sherman Oaks, California, in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 9, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare records. CMS has not published the ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this hospice in the data available.
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey collects feedback from family caregivers about their experience with a hospice's care. For Shepherd Hospice Inc, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10 overall. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a reflection of poor quality — the data simply is not yet available or has not met CMS's reporting thresholds.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice, which scored 84.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing Shepherd Hospice Inc below the state average on this measure. This composite reflects a set of care process indicators tracked by CMS, not a single visit or outcome.
Shepherd Hospice Inc reports serving 24 ZIP codes from its Sherman Oaks office. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Shepherd Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31728) since February 9, 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 survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Shepherd Hospice Inc, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Shepherd Hospice Inc scored 84.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Shepherd 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?
CMS has not published the ownership type for Shepherd Hospice Inc in the data available; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Shepherd Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since February 9, 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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have generally stopped curative treatment; both aim to ease symptoms and improve quality of life.
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 all care, and patients can still receive medications and support for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Shepherd Hospice Inc provides care; contact the hospice at (818) 666-1595 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; contact Shepherd Hospice Inc directly at (818) 666-1595 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Shepherd Hospice Inc at (818) 666-1595 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Shepherd Hospice Inc (CCN B31728) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31728?state=CA to confirm certification and quality 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.