Unitedcare Hospice, Inc
Cerritos, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01645)
CMS process measure: 98.75 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (562) 584-4072 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Unitedcare Hospice, Inc, so a star rating or recommend percentage isn't available. However, its CMS composite process score of 98.75 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Unitedcare Hospice, Inc serves 61 ZIP codes from its Cerritos, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Unitedcare Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01645, since 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Unitedcare Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Cerritos, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 12, 2019 (CCN A01645).
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Unitedcare Hospice, Inc. This is often the case when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Unitedcare Hospice, Inc scored 98.75, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 11.9% of patients, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Unitedcare Hospice, Inc reports serving 61 ZIP codes from its Cerritos office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for any details not covered by these published figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Unitedcare Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01645) since July 12, 2019, 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 (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and is not an indicator of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Unitedcare Hospice, Inc scored 98.75 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice serves 61 ZIP codes from its office in Cerritos, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Unitedcare Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, and CMS quality measures are the more reliable way to compare hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 12, 2019.
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 is for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor estimates 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, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data doesn't specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (562) 584-4072 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data doesn't describe an admissions process; please contact the hospice at (562) 584-4072 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores compared to the state average, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated — for specifics beyond CMS data, contact the hospice at (562) 584-4072.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Unitedcare Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01645?state=CA to review its official CMS-published 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.