Unsurpassed Hospice, Inc
Sun Valley, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31797)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 732-7970 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite quality score for Unsurpassed Hospice, Inc in the data available, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. This does not mean the hospice provides poor care — families can check Medicare Care Compare directly or contact the hospice for more information.
Unsurpassed Hospice, Inc serves 29 ZIP codes from its Sun Valley, California office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Unsurpassed Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31797), certified since March 28, 2022, so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Unsurpassed Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Sun Valley, California and surrounding communities in Los Angeles County. CMS records show the agency has been Medicare-certified since March 28, 2022. The ownership type for this hospice has not been provided in the available CMS Care Compare data, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice or on the Care Compare website.
CMS's CAHPS family caregiver survey results, which typically report a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating it 9-10, have not been published for this hospice in the data reviewed. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care.
Similarly, CMS's composite process measure score, which is normally compared against the state average of 93.41 in California, has not been reported for this hospice, so no comparison ('vs_state') can be made at this time. Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare periodically, as CMS updates these figures over time.
According to CMS data, Unsurpassed Hospice, Inc serves 29 ZIP codes from its Sun Valley, California location. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Unsurpassed Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31797), certified since March 28, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified as eligible by a doctor.
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 often happens when the hospice has too few surveyed patients to report; this is not an indicator of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to California's state average of 93.41 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its Sun Valley, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for this hospice is not included in the available CMS data; families can contact the hospice at (818) 732-7970 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Unsurpassed Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since March 28, 2022, according to CMS records.
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 for patients with a terminal prognosis, typically when curative treatment is no longer being pursued.
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 CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (818) 732-7970 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available CMS data doesn't include intake or admissions details; contact the hospice directly at (818) 732-7970 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how the hospice supports patients and families — much of this can be checked on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Unsurpassed Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31797?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.