St. James Hospice, Inc.
Canoga Park, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51691)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (323) 645-1141 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for St. James Hospice, Inc., so a star rating or recommendation percentage isn't currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most up-to-date information on this hospice.
St. James Hospice, Inc. serves 18 ZIP codes from its Canoga Park, California office, located in Los Angeles County.
Yes, St. James Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51691), certified since August 16, 2022; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St. James Hospice, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in Canoga Park, California, and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 16, 2022. CMS has not published the ownership type for this hospice in the data available, so families should confirm this directly with the provider.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for St. James Hospice, Inc. — a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating the hospice 9 or 10 are not currently available. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released enough survey responses to report these figures.
The hospice's CMS care index score is listed as 10. CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice for comparison against the California state average of 93.41, and no 'visits in the last days of life' percentage is available in the data provided.
St. James Hospice, Inc. serves 18 ZIP codes from its Canoga Park, California office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, St. James Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51691), certified since August 16, 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 family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not imply anything negative about the quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so a comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is not currently possible; the hospice's care index score is listed as 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St. James Hospice, Inc. serves 18 ZIP codes from its Canoga Park, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not list the ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (323) 645-1141 to confirm this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St. James Hospice, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since August 16, 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 focuses on comfort and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically in the last months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up, but about receiving a different kind of care suited to this stage of life.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where St. James Hospice, Inc. provides care; please contact the hospice at (323) 645-1141 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 St. James Hospice, Inc. at (323) 645-1141 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how caregiving needs are met, availability of staff, and how the hospice supports families; contact St. James Hospice, Inc. at (323) 645-1141 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St. James Hospice, Inc. directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51691?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.