Sierra Hospice Care, Inc
Los Angeles, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551687)
CMS process measure: 88.71 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (213) 380-1100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Sierra Hospice Care, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 88.71, below the California state average of 93.41.
Sierra Hospice Care, Inc serves 53 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Sierra Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551687, since June 22, 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sierra Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Los Angeles, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 22, 2012, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 551687.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Sierra Hospice Care, Inc. This is often the result of too few surveyed patient families to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Sierra Hospice Care, Inc scored 88.71, which falls below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 20.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS Care Compare data.
Sierra Hospice Care, Inc reports serving 53 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to review current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to speak with the hospice about any specific questions regarding their situation.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Sierra Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551687) since June 22, 2012, 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 (star rating or recommend percentages) for Sierra Hospice Care, Inc, often because too few surveys were collected to report.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Sierra Hospice Care, Inc scored 88.71 on the CMS composite process measure, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 20.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 53 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sierra Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and survey data are better indicators of a hospice's performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sierra Hospice Care, Inc has been Medicare-certified since June 22, 2012.
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 for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment, 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 from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care or support, and patients can still address other health needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Sierra Hospice Care, Inc; contact the hospice at (213) 380-1100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Sierra Hospice Care, Inc at (213) 380-1100 to discuss how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Sierra Hospice Care, Inc at (213) 380-1100 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sierra Hospice Care, Inc (CCN 551687) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551687?state=CA to review 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.