St Sofia Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc.
Palmdale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51711)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 5 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 401-9914 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for St Sofia Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc., so there is no star rating or percent-recommend figure available at this time. CMS also has not published a composite process score for comparison to the California state average of 93.41.
St Sofia Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc. serves 5 ZIP codes from its Palmdale, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, St Sofia Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN B51711, certified since March 27, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Sofia Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Palmdale, California and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 27, 2023. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice in the data provided; families can confirm this directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage giving a 9-10 overall rating. This is often the case for hospices with small numbers of surveyed patients, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 can be made at this time. A care index score of 6 is listed in the CMS data provided, though CMS has not published details on visits in the last days of life for this hospice.
St Sofia Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc. serves 5 ZIP codes from its Palmdale, CA office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Sofia Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B51711), certified since March 27, 2023, 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 the case for hospices with small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made. A care index score of 6 is listed in the available data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 5 ZIP codes from its Palmdale, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 5 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The data provided does not specify an ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (818) 401-9914 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 27, 2023, according to CMS Care Compare data.
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 for people who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (818) 401-9914 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (818) 401-9914 to discuss how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs are met; contact the hospice at (818) 401-9914 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Sofia Palliative And Hospice Care, Inc. directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51711?state=CA to review 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.