Tram Hospice Care, Inc
Northridge, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21591)
CMS process measure: 85.19 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 937-9145 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Tram Hospice Care, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 85.19, below the California state average of 93.41.
Tram Hospice Care serves 39 ZIP codes from its Northridge, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Tram Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B21591, certified since February 15, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they meet the eligibility criteria.
About this hospice
Tram Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Northridge, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B21591.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10. This is often due to too few patient responses to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not yet been published.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Tram Hospice Care scored 85.19, compared to the California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
Tram Hospice Care reports serving 39 ZIP codes from its Northridge office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published for this hospice. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the Care Compare listing for the most current details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Tram Hospice Care, Inc has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 2021 under CCN B21591, 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 too few patient responses were collected to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the composite process measure, Tram Hospice Care scored 85.19, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Tram Hospice Care serves 39 ZIP codes from its Northridge, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Tram Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but families may want to weigh it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 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, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but patients still receive active medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Tram Hospice Care at (818) 937-9145 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process; please contact Tram Hospice Care directly at (818) 937-9145 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact Tram Hospice Care at (818) 937-9145 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Tram Hospice Care's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21591?state=CA to confirm current ratings and 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.