The Ambient Hospice Inc
North Hollywood, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751709)
CMS process measure: 72.35 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 200 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 355-5657 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for The Ambient Hospice Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 72.35, below the California state average of 93.41.
The Ambient Hospice Inc serves 200 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood, California office in Los Angeles County. Families in this broad service area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific location is covered.
Yes, The Ambient Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751709), certified since 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
The Ambient Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice based in North Hollywood, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 2015.
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 hospice in the current data. 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.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows certain recommended care processes, The Ambient Hospice Inc scored 72.35, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 12.8% of patients, based on the most recent published data.
The hospice reports serving 200 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to review the source directly and confirm current details with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. The Ambient Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751709), certified since June 24, 2015, 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 this hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients; 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, this hospice scored 72.35, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 200 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 200 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The Ambient Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is disclosed by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 2015, according to CMS Care Compare.
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 is specifically for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
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 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 the hospice at (818) 355-5657 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 the hospice at (818) 355-5657 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how care needs are met, staff availability, and how the hospice communicates with families; contact the hospice at (818) 355-5657 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up The Ambient Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751709?state=CA to review its current CMS-published details.
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.