Tlc Hospice Care, Inc
N Hollywood, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21503)
CMS process measure: 96.05 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 736-9622 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for TLC Hospice Care, Inc, often due to small patient counts. However, its CMS composite process score of 96.05 is above the California state average of 93.41.
TLC Hospice Care, Inc serves 68 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood, California office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, TLC Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21503, since April 13, 2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
TLC Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in North Hollywood, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 13, 2021, meaning it is approved to provide hospice services covered by the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
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. This is often the case for smaller hospices where patient counts have not reached the threshold CMS requires for public reporting, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, TLC Hospice Care scored 96.05, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice. Data on visits in the last days of life was not available in the figures provided.
TLC Hospice Care's service area, per CMS data, spans 68 ZIP codes. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's reporting vintage and thresholds. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. TLC Hospice Care, Inc has been Medicare-certified since April 13, 2021 (CCN B21503), 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 when patient counts are too small for public reporting; it does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
TLC Hospice Care scored 96.05 on CMS's composite process measure, above the California state average of 93.41, and has a reported care index score of 9.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 68 ZIP codes from its North Hollywood, California location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
TLC Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may wish to ask about it when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 13, 2021, 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 chosen to stop curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 on care, symptom relief, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact TLC Hospice Care, Inc at (818) 736-9622 to ask where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact TLC Hospice Care, Inc directly at (818) 736-9622 to ask about their intake process, and verify their certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; you can ask TLC Hospice Care, Inc these questions directly at (818) 736-9622.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up TLC Hospice Care, Inc (CCN B21503) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21503?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported 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.