Southwest Hospice Care, Inc
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41540)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 290-3443 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Southwest Hospice Care, Inc, often because too few patients were surveyed for CMS to report the numbers. This does not indicate poor quality \u2014 it simply means the data isn't available yet on Care Compare.
Southwest Hospice Care, Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Encino, CA office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Southwest Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B41540, since April 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Southwest Hospice Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Encino, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 6, 2022. CMS Care Compare does not list an ownership type for this hospice in the data currently available.
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey collects feedback directly from family caregivers about their experience. For Southwest Hospice Care, Inc, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9-10, in the current data. This often happens when a hospice has served too few patients in the survey period for CMS to report results reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS also tracks a composite process measure that reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes. For Southwest Hospice Care, Inc, this measure has not been reported, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time.
Based on CMS data, Southwest Hospice Care, Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Encino office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Southwest Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B41540) since April 6, 2022, 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 caregiver survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this is not a quality judgment.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not reported a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison can be made to the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS 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 \u2014 and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not list an ownership type for this hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Southwest Hospice Care, Inc has been Medicare-certified since April 6, 2022.
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 those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final stage of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care \u2014 patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Southwest Hospice Care, Inc at (818) 290-3443 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 Southwest Hospice Care, Inc at (818) 290-3443 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the areas served; you can also ask the hospice directly at (818) 290-3443 about their services.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Southwest Hospice Care, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41540?state=CA to see the most current 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.