St. Luke'S Hospice, Inc.
Diamond Bar, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551597)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 444-1100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for St. Luke's Hospice, Inc., so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. CMS also lists the hospice's composite process score as 'not reported' compared to California's state average of 93.41.
St. Luke's Hospice, Inc. serves 27 ZIP codes from its Diamond Bar, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, St. Luke's Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551597), certified since 2010. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St. Luke's Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Diamond Bar, California, serving Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 2010.
CMS collects family caregiver experiences through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, which reports a star rating and the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, as well as the percentage giving a 9-10 overall rating. For St. Luke's Hospice, Inc., CMS has not published these CAHPS survey results, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for a reliable public figure. This is not an indication of poor quality — it simply means the data set was not published.
CMS also tracks a composite process measure comparing care practices to other hospices in the state, with California's state average composite score at 93.41. CMS has not reported this hospice's individual composite score or how it compares to the state average ('not reported'), so no comparison can be made from the available data. A care index score of 8 is noted in the CMS data, though CMS provides limited context for interpreting this figure independently.
St. Luke's Hospice, Inc. serves 27 ZIP codes from its Diamond Bar office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, St. Luke's Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551597, certified since 12/14/2010), 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, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists this hospice's composite process score as 'not reported,' so no direct comparison to California's state average of 93.41 is available from the published data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St. Luke's Hospice, Inc. serves 27 ZIP codes from its Diamond Bar, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St. Luke's Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but it can be one factor families consider alongside CMS survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 2010.
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 specifically for those who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, usually with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact St. Luke's Hospice, Inc. at (909) 444-1100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not include intake procedures; please contact St. Luke's Hospice, Inc. at (909) 444-1100 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, coverage areas, and CAHPS survey results; contact St. Luke's Hospice, Inc. at (909) 444-1100 for specifics not covered in CMS published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official Medicare Care Compare profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551597?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.