Unique Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc.
Arcadia, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751723)
CMS process measure: 86.11 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 87 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 335-7077 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would recommend Unique Hospice And Palliative Care 89% of the time, and 95% rated the care a 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 86.11, below the California state average of 93.41.
Unique Hospice And Palliative Care serves 87 ZIP codes from its Arcadia, California office in Los Angeles County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Unique Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 751723, certified since June 10, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Unique Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Arcadia, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 10, 2015 (CCN 751723).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 89% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 95% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when there are limited survey responses; this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, the hospice scored 86.11, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A related care index score of 10 and a reported 17.0% figure for visits in the last days of life were also included in CMS data, though families should review the full Care Compare listing for context on how these measures are defined.
The hospice reports serving 87 ZIP codes from its Arcadia office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare.gov.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Unique Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 751723) since June 10, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 89% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 95% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process measure score is 86.11, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 87 ZIP codes from its Arcadia, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 87 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Unique Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, so it's worth reviewing the CMS quality measures alongside ownership status.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 10, 2015.
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 and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but patients can still receive medical care aimed at managing pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Unique Hospice And Palliative Care at (626) 335-7077 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment details; contact the hospice at (626) 335-7077 to ask about starting care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores, ZIP codes served, and services offered; contact Unique Hospice And Palliative Care at (626) 335-7077 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Unique Hospice And Palliative Care (CCN 751723) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751723?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.