Simple Choice Hospice, Inc.
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN D61501)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 393-0393 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Simple Choice Hospice, Inc., so a star rating or recommendation percentage isn't currently available. This is common for newly certified hospices and does not necessarily reflect on quality of care.
Simple Choice Hospice, Inc. serves 1 ZIP code from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Simple Choice Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN D61501), certified since March 27, 2024, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Simple Choice Hospice, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Encino, California, serving Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 27, 2024.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice, which is often the case for newly certified hospices or those with small patient counts. This does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released enough survey responses to report figures publicly.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Simple Choice Hospice, Inc. at this time, so a comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 is not currently possible ('vs_state' status: not reported). Care Index score and visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage were also not provided in the available CMS data.
Ownership type was not specified in the data available for this listing.
Based on CMS Care Compare data, Simple Choice Hospice, Inc. currently serves 1 ZIP code from its Encino office.
Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Simple Choice Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN D61501) since March 27, 2024, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results (star rating or recommendation percentages) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so it cannot currently be compared to the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Encino, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the available CMS data for this listing; families can check Medicare Care Compare or call the hospice at (818) 393-0393 to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Simple Choice Hospice, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since March 27, 2024, per CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person is expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Simple Choice Hospice, Inc. at (818) 393-0393 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (818) 393-0393 and confirm certification details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/D61501?state=CA.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, staffing, service area, and how quality measures compare to state averages; you can review what CMS has published and ask the hospice directly at (818) 393-0393 about anything not covered there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Simple Choice Hospice, Inc. (CCN D61501) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/D61501?state=CA to review the latest published CMS 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.