Sunset Hospice Services, Inc
Los Angeles, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21526)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (323) 685-6577 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Sunset Hospice Services, so there is no star rating or recommend percentage available yet. CMS also has not reported a composite process score comparison to the California state average of 93.41 for this hospice.
Sunset Hospice Services serves 18 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families nearby can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Sunset Hospice Services, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21526), certified since March 3, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Sunset Hospice Services, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency located in Los Angeles, California, serving patients and families in Los Angeles County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 2021 (CCN B21526).
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sunset Hospice Services has a care index score of 9. CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this agency, which often happens when a hospice has served too few patients during the survey period to generate a reliable public result. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been published.
CMS also has not reported a composite process measure score for this hospice relative to the California state average of 93.41, again likely due to sample size limits rather than performance concerns.
Sunset Hospice Services reports serving 18 ZIP codes from its Los Angeles office, giving families in the surrounding area access to hospice services under this provider.
As a Medicare-certified hospice, Sunset Hospice Services is eligible to provide care covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for patients who qualify and whose physician certifies their eligibility. No cost information is included here beyond this coverage fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check the official listing directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Sunset Hospice Services, Inc is Medicare-certified under CCN B21526, effective March 3, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, which often occurs when patient counts are too small to report publicly.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice against the California state average of 93.41; its reported care index score is 9.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sunset Hospice Services serves 18 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 18 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sunset Hospice Services is a for-profit hospice agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may want to review available CMS quality data alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 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 to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care is for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Sunset Hospice Services at (323) 685-6577 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 Sunset Hospice Services at (323) 685-6577 for guidance on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, coverage area, and CMS quality measures; contact Sunset Hospice Services at (323) 685-6577 and review its Medicare Care Compare listing for details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Sunset Hospice Services' official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21526?state=CA to confirm current certification and quality 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.