So Cal Hospice Care, Inc
N Hollywood, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921735)
CMS process measure: 44.83 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 505-9500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for So Cal Hospice Care, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 44.83, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
So Cal Hospice Care, Inc serves 35 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, So Cal Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921735, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
So Cal Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in North Hollywood, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 2017 (CCN 921735).
CMS Care Compare does not currently publish CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as star ratings, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10 — for this hospice. This is often the case for smaller hospices with too few surveyed patients 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 completes a set of recommended care processes, So Cal Hospice Care, Inc scored 44.83, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. Its care index score is listed as 10. Families should review the full detail on Medicare Care Compare and, if they have questions about what these numbers mean for care, contact the hospice directly.
So Cal Hospice Care, Inc reports serving 35 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood office, indicating a broad service area within the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. So Cal Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921735) since December 14, 2017, 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 is often the case for agencies with small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 44.83, compared with 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?
So Cal Hospice Care, Inc serves 35 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 2017.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; 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 where care is delivered; please contact So Cal Hospice Care, Inc at (818) 505-9500 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 So Cal Hospice Care, Inc at (818) 505-9500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care needs will be met; contact So Cal Hospice Care, Inc at (818) 505-9500 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up So Cal Hospice Care, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921735?state=CA to confirm current 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.