Starline Hospice, Inc
Los Angeles, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751685)
CMS process measure: 95.71 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (213) 674-7555 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Starline Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 95.71 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Starline Hospice, Inc serves 55 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Starline Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751685, since 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Starline Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Los Angeles, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 4, 2015.
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 Starline Hospice, Inc. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not necessarily suggest anything negative about the quality of care provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Starline Hospice, Inc scored 95.71, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 13.6% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Starline Hospice, Inc reports serving 55 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Starline Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751685), certified since May 4, 2015, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
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 often happens with smaller patient counts; this is not an indication of poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Starline Hospice, Inc scored 95.71 on the CMS composite process measure, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 13.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 55 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Starline Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but families may want to consider it alongside other CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Starline Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since May 4, 2015.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, but treatments aimed at curing the disease are generally set aside.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Starline Hospice, Inc provides care; please contact the hospice at (213) 674-7555 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Starline Hospice, Inc, contact the hospice directly at (213) 674-7555 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the CMS composite process score, CAHPS survey results, service area, and how care is provided; contact Starline Hospice, Inc at (213) 674-7555 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Starline Hospice, Inc's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751685?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.