Socal Hospice And Palliative Care Services, Inc
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01639)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 980-7900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Socal Hospice And Palliative Care Services, Inc, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This often happens with hospices that have smaller patient counts and does not mean the quality of care is poor.
Socal Hospice And Palliative Care Services, Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Glendale, CA office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS service-area data.
Yes, Socal Hospice And Palliative Care Services, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01639), certified since February 3, 2019. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Socal Hospice And Palliative Care Services, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Glendale, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 3, 2019 (CCN A01639).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregiver survey results (CAHPS) — including the star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9-10 — have not been published for this hospice. This is common for smaller hospices where patient volume is too low to generate a statistically reliable survey sample, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
Similarly, CMS has not published this hospice's composite process measure score, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently available (CMS lists the comparison status as 'not reported'). CMS also has not published a care index score or data on visits in the last days of life for this hospice in the data provided.
Socal Hospice And Palliative Care Services currently serves 1 ZIP code from its Glendale office, based on CMS service-area data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current information directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Socal Hospice And Palliative Care Services, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01639) as of February 3, 2019, 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, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often occurs with smaller patient counts rather than indicating a quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists this hospice's composite process measure comparison as 'not reported,' so there is no published comparison to the California state average of 93.41 at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Glendale, 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?
Socal Hospice And Palliative Care Services, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS survey and quality data when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 3, 2019.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care is generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of a life-limiting illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients continue to receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice directly at (818) 980-7900 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake or referral details; please contact the hospice at (818) 980-7900 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure comparisons to state averages, service area coverage, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — details you can review on Medicare Care Compare and confirm directly with the hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current official data for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01639?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.