Summerwind Hospice, Inc
Torrance, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11714)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (310) 787-8019 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Summerwind Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its composite process measure score of 100.00 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Summerwind Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its Torrance, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Summerwind Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11714, since January 8, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Summerwind Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Torrance, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 8, 2021 (CCN A11714).
CMS Care Compare data does not currently show CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 — for Summerwind Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller numbers of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not published this measure for this provider.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Summerwind Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. A related care index score of 10 is also reported by CMS.
Summerwind Hospice's service area, according to CMS data, spans 26 ZIP codes reachable from its Torrance office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about their loved one's care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Summerwind Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11714) as of January 8, 2021, 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 Summerwind Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Summerwind Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared to California's state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Summerwind Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its Torrance, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Summerwind Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, and CMS reports quality measures separately.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Summerwind Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 8, 2021.
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 stopped seeking a cure, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up all care, but rather receiving support focused on comfort and dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Summerwind Hospice at (310) 787-8019 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 Summerwind Hospice at (310) 787-8019 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice supports families — contact Summerwind Hospice at (310) 787-8019 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Summerwind Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11714?state=CA to review its official CMS-published information.
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.