Steward Hospice Care Inc
Bellflower, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751545)
CMS process measure: 94.55 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (562) 291-2052 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Steward Hospice Care Inc, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliably. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 94.55, above the California state average of 93.41.
Steward Hospice Care Inc serves 57 ZIP codes from its Bellflower, California office in Los Angeles County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Steward Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751545, since 2014). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Steward Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Bellflower, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 29, 2014, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 751545.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Steward Hospice Care Inc has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, including the star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating the hospice 9-10. CMS often withholds these figures when the number of surveyed patients is too small to report reliably; this should not be read as an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of important care processes, Steward Hospice Care Inc scored 94.55, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 for this hospice, though CMS does not provide further context for this figure in the data available here.
Steward Hospice Care Inc reports serving 57 ZIP codes from its Bellflower office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the 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 in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Steward Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751545), certified since April 29, 2014. 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 often happens when too few patients were surveyed to report reliably; this does not necessarily indicate anything about quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Steward Hospice Care Inc scored 94.55, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Steward Hospice Care Inc reports serving 57 ZIP codes from its Bellflower, California location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 57 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Steward Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it can be one factor families consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Steward Hospice Care Inc has been Medicare-certified since April 29, 2014.
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 typically expected to have a life expectancy of 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 on care, support, or dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify the settings in which Steward Hospice Care Inc provides care; please contact the hospice at (562) 291-2052 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Steward Hospice Care Inc at (562) 291-2052 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, service area, and how the hospice communicates with patients and families — contact Steward Hospice Care Inc at (562) 291-2052 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Steward Hospice Care Inc's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751545?state=CA to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.