St Markoss Hospice Inc
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11686)
CMS process measure: 79.31 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 755-2020 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for St Markoss Hospice Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 79.31, below the California state average of 93.41.
St Markoss Hospice Inc serves 34 ZIP codes from its Glendale, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, St Markoss Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11686, certified since June 30, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Markoss Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Glendale, California, serving patients in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 2020, meaning it meets federal health and safety standards required to provide hospice care under Medicare.
According to CMS Care Compare data, St Markoss Hospice Inc has not had CAHPS family caregiver survey results published. This may be due to a small number of surveyed patients and does not indicate anything about the quality of care provided. Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current information.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of important care processes, St Markoss Hospice Inc scored 79.31, compared to a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this particular measure. CMS composite scores reflect documented processes of care and are one piece of information among several that families may wish to consider.
St Markoss Hospice Inc reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its Glendale office, indicating a moderately broad service area within the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, St Markoss Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11686), certified since June 30, 2020, 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 because too few patients were surveyed; this does not reflect poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, St Markoss Hospice Inc scored 79.31, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Markoss Hospice Inc reports serving 34 ZIP codes 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 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
St Markoss Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
St Markoss Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since June 30, 2020.
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 decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact St Markoss Hospice Inc at (747) 755-2020 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact St Markoss Hospice Inc at (747) 755-2020 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about services offered, how care needs are met, staff availability, and how the hospice communicates with families; please contact St Markoss Hospice Inc at (747) 755-2020 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review official CMS data for St Markoss Hospice Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11686?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.