Starlight Hospice
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41740)
CMS process measure: 82.61 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (323) 282-7679 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Starlight Hospice, so a star rating or recommend percentage isn't available. On CMS's composite process measure, Starlight Hospice scored 82.61, below the California state average of 93.41.
Starlight Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Burbank, California office in Los Angeles County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Starlight Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN B41740, certified since May 5, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Starlight Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Burbank, California and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 5, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Starlight Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Starlight Hospice scored 82.61, compared to a California state average of 93.41. This places Starlight Hospice below the state average on this measure, based on the most recently published CMS Care Compare data.
Starlight Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 21 ZIP codes surrounding its Burbank office.
Ownership type has not been provided in the available CMS data for this listing.
Families considering hospice care should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries once a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here. For the most current details, families are encouraged to review Starlight Hospice's profile directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Starlight Hospice?
Yes. Starlight Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B41740), certified since May 5, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Starlight Hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Starlight Hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not imply poor quality of care.
How does Starlight Hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Starlight Hospice scored 82.61, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does Starlight Hospice serve?
Starlight Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Burbank, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is Starlight Hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type is not included in the available CMS data for this listing; please contact Starlight Hospice at (323) 282-7679 to ask directly.
How long has Starlight Hospice been Medicare-certified?
Starlight Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 5, 2022, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and quality of life alongside ongoing treatment, while hospice care is for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus solely on comfort, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care — pain relief, emotional support, and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Starlight Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (323) 282-7679 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with Starlight Hospice?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Starlight Hospice directly at (323) 282-7679 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS quality measures, family caregiver survey results, service area coverage, and how care is provided; contact Starlight Hospice at (323) 282-7679 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Starlight Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41740?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.