Silverado Hospice-Los Angeles
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551534)
CMS process measure: 99.38 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 176 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 848-4048 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Silverado Hospice-Los Angeles a CAHPS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with 80% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.38, above the California state average of 93.41.
Silverado Hospice-Los Angeles serves 176 ZIP codes from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Silverado Hospice-Los Angeles is Medicare-certified, with CCN 551534, certified since June 12, 2008. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Silverado Hospice-Los Angeles is a for-profit hospice based in Encino, California, serving Los Angeles County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since June 12, 2008, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 551534.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. Among those surveyed, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.38, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 54.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to claims-based data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 176 ZIP codes.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may reflect a specific reporting period; families should confirm the most current figures directly on Care Compare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. This profile does not include cost information, staffing details, or services beyond what CMS publishes.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Silverado Hospice-Los Angeles is Medicare-certified (CCN 551534) since June 12, 2008, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, with 80% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% rating their overall experience 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.38, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 176 ZIP codes from its Encino, California location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 176 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is for-profit. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and family survey results offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 12, 2008.
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 for people with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, 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 toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean no care is provided.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (818) 848-4048 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) 848-4048 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about family satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs would be met, and can review this hospice's published figures on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Silverado Hospice-Los Angeles directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551534?state=CA to confirm current ratings and details.
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.