Signature Nursing Care Services Inc
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21637)
CMS process measure: 92.86 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 210-3555 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Signature Nursing Care Services Inc, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 92.86, which CMS considers at the California state average of 93.41.
Signature Nursing Care Services Inc serves 46 ZIP codes from its Burbank, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Signature Nursing Care Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21637, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Signature Nursing Care Services Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 10, 2021, according to CMS Care Compare records.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, or percentage rating it 9-10. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS does not have enough survey responses to publish results.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Signature Nursing Care Services Inc scored 92.86, compared with a California state average of 93.41. CMS characterizes this as being at the state average.
The hospice reports serving 46 ZIP codes from its Burbank office, indicating a moderately broad service area across the surrounding region.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published. Families should note that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or coverage details beyond this general fact are provided here. This profile does not describe specific staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS has published, and families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly or consult Medicare Care Compare for further details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Signature Nursing Care Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21637) since May 10, 2021, 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 this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 92.86 compared with a California state average of 93.41, which CMS describes as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 46 ZIP codes from its Burbank, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Signature Nursing Care Services Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, and families can review CMS quality measures for that.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 10, 2021.
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 generally for patients with a life-limiting prognosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (818) 210-3555 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (818) 210-3555 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (818) 210-3555 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Signature Nursing Care Services Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21637?state=CA.
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.