St Vincent Hospice Services, Inc
Pasadena, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751777)
CMS process measure: 59.2 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 796-1922 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend St Vincent Hospice Services 60% of the time, and the hospice's CMS composite process score of 59.20 is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
St Vincent Hospice Services serves 64 ZIP codes from its Pasadena, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, St Vincent Hospice Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 751777, certified since March 5, 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Vincent Hospice Services, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Pasadena, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 5, 2016, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 751777.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 60% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 63% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, St Vincent Hospice Services scored 59.20, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 for this hospice, and shows 0.0% for visits in the last days of life, though families should discuss with the hospice directly what these figures mean for care delivery, since CMS notes that low patient counts can affect how measures are calculated and reported.
St Vincent Hospice Services reports serving 64 ZIP codes from its Pasadena office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Medicare Care Compare for the latest published figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Vincent Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 751777) since March 5, 2016, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 60% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 63% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 59.20, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Vincent Hospice Services reports serving 64 ZIP codes from its Pasadena, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't by itself indicate quality of care, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS survey and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 5, 2016.
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 patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom relief, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; contact St Vincent Hospice Services at (626) 796-1922 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; contact St Vincent Hospice Services at (626) 796-1922 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and what happens after enrollment; contact St Vincent Hospice Services at (626) 796-1922 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Vincent Hospice Services (CCN 751777) on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751777?state=CA to see the latest published figures.
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.