Sunset Hospice Inc
Woodland Hills, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41579)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 809-3780 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Sunset Hospice Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, on the CMS composite process measure it scored 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
Sunset Hospice Inc serves 36 ZIP codes from its Woodland Hills, California office in Los Angeles County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Sunset Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B41579), certified since April 11, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sunset Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Woodland Hills, California and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County. CMS Care Compare records show this hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 11, 2022. The data provided does not include an ownership type; families can confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as the overall star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10 — for Sunset Hospice Inc in this data set. This is often due to small patient counts and does not imply anything negative about the quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Sunset Hospice Inc scored 100.00, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. Its care index score is listed as 10.
Sunset Hospice Inc reports serving 36 ZIP codes from its Woodland Hills office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are included here. Families are encouraged to verify current information directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Sunset Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B41579), certified since April 11, 2022, 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 Sunset Hospice Inc, often because of small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Sunset Hospice Inc scored 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41, with a listed care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sunset Hospice Inc serves 36 ZIP codes from its office in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The data provided does not include the ownership type for Sunset Hospice Inc; call (818) 809-3780 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sunset Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since April 11, 2022.
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 people with a terminal diagnosis who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Sunset Hospice Inc; contact the hospice at (818) 809-3780 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Sunset Hospice Inc at (818) 809-3780 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about CMS quality scores, service area, ownership, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact Sunset Hospice Inc directly at (818) 809-3780 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sunset Hospice Inc (CCN B41579) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41579?state=CA to review current CMS data.
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.