Tender Loving Hospice Care, Inc
Pasadena, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21510)
CMS process measure: 89.47 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (323) 721-1164 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Tender Loving Hospice Care, Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. Its CMS composite process score is 89.47, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Tender Loving Hospice Care, Inc serves 61 ZIP codes from its Pasadena, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their location is included.
Yes, Tender Loving Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21510, since December 16, 2020). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Tender Loving Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Pasadena, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 2020.
CMS does not appear to have published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results—such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percent rating the hospice 9-10—for Tender Loving Hospice Care. This often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not published that particular figure for this provider.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice: 89.47, compared to the California state average of 93.41. According to CMS's classification, this places the hospice below the state average on this measure. A separate care index score of 5 is also listed in CMS data.
Tender Loving Hospice Care reports serving 61 ZIP codes from its Pasadena office, reflecting a fairly broad service area across the region.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here beyond that basic fact. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied, and families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Tender Loving Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21510) since December 16, 2020, 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 for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 89.47, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 61 ZIP codes from its Pasadena, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Tender Loving Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is a fact families may want to know.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 2020, according to CMS records.
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 curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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, but patients continue to receive active medical and emotional 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 the hospice at (323) 721-1164 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Tender Loving Hospice Care, Inc at (323) 721-1164 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores compared to the state average, service area, and certification history — you can ask the hospice directly at (323) 721-1164 and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Tender Loving Hospice Care, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21510?state=CA to confirm 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.