True Care Hospice, Inc.
Canoga Park, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551608)
CMS process measure: 87.5 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 117 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 762-7171 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for True Care Hospice, Inc., so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is currently available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 87.50, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
True Care Hospice, Inc. serves 117 ZIP codes from its Canoga Park, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families in this broad area may be eligible for its Medicare-certified hospice services.
Yes, True Care Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551608, since July 5, 2011). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies they meet the eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
True Care Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice located in Canoga Park, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and beyond. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 5, 2011 (CCN 551608).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for True Care Hospice, Inc. — a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating the hospice 9 or 10 are not currently available on Medicare Care Compare. This is often due to a small number of surveyed patients and does not indicate poor quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, True Care Hospice, Inc. scored 87.50, 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 9 for this hospice, and notes that 9.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the most recent CMS Care Compare data.
True Care Hospice, Inc. serves a broad area, covering 117 ZIP codes from its Canoga Park office. As a Medicare-certified hospice, its services are covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose physician certifies a terminal prognosis. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. True Care Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified under CCN 551608, effective July 5, 2011, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician 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?
True Care Hospice, Inc. scored 87.50 on the CMS composite process measure, compared with California's state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 117 ZIP codes from its Canoga Park, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 117 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
True Care 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 July 5, 2011.
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 a terminal prognosis and are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
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 receiving care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact True Care Hospice, Inc. at (818) 762-7171 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact True Care Hospice, Inc. at (818) 762-7171 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality measures, service area, staffing, and family satisfaction survey results; contact True Care Hospice, Inc. at (818) 762-7171 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view True Care Hospice, Inc.'s official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551608?state=CA.
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.