St. Arsenius Hospice Care, Inc
Pasadena, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751711)
CMS process measure: 64.52 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 74 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 795-5705 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for St. Arsenius Hospice Care, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. CMS does report a composite process score of 64.52 for this hospice, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
St. Arsenius Hospice Care, Inc serves 74 ZIP codes from its office in Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, St. Arsenius Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751711, since May 29, 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St. Arsenius Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Pasadena, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 29, 2015, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 751711.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to too few surveyed patients to report reliably, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
CMS does report a composite process measure score of 64.52 for this hospice, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports that 7.4% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the most recent published data. Families should review the full measure definitions on Medicare Care Compare, since these figures reflect specific documented processes rather than overall care quality.
St. Arsenius Hospice Care, Inc's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 74 ZIP codes from its Pasadena office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's publication vintage; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St. Arsenius Hospice Care, Inc has been Medicare-certified since May 29, 2015 (CCN 751711), 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 due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS reports a composite process score of 64.52 for this hospice, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports 7.4% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS, St. Arsenius Hospice Care, Inc serves 74 ZIP codes from its Pasadena, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 74 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St. Arsenius Hospice Care, Inc is listed as a for-profit hospice with CMS; ownership type alone does not determine quality of care, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 29, 2015.
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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean pain and symptoms go untreated, and patients can still receive care for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact St. Arsenius Hospice Care, Inc at (626) 795-5705 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not include enrollment steps; contact St. Arsenius Hospice Care, Inc directly at (626) 795-5705 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the service area, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified; you can review these for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751711?state=CA.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St. Arsenius Hospice Care, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751711?state=CA using CCN 751711 to confirm 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.