United Hospice Services Inc
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01563)
CMS process measure: 90.48 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 599-6667 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for United Hospice Services Inc, often because of small patient counts, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 90.48, below the California state average of 93.41.
United Hospice Services Inc serves 27 ZIP codes from its Glendale, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, United Hospice Services Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN A01563, since November 10, 2018. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they qualify.
About this hospice
United Hospice Services Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Glendale, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 10, 2018 (CCN A01563).
CMS Care Compare data does not include CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this provider. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published enough survey responses to report the measure.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, United Hospice Services Inc scored 90.48, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 for this hospice, based on the data provided.
United Hospice Services Inc serves 27 ZIP codes from its Glendale office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies that the patient qualifies; no cost details are provided here beyond that.
All figures in this profile come directly from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the current listing on Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly for any details not covered by these published measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. United Hospice Services Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01563) since November 10, 2018, 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, which is often the case for smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 90.48, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
United Hospice Services Inc serves 27 ZIP codes from its Glendale, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
United Hospice Services Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS quality measures, but CMS data does not indicate that ownership type alone determines quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 10, 2018.
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 certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but patients and families still receive active medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact United Hospice Services Inc at (818) 599-6667 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact United Hospice Services Inc at (818) 599-6667 for guidance on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, the geographic service area, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up United Hospice Services Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01563?state=CA to confirm current CMS 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.