Vc Hospice, Inc
Torrance, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01622)
CMS process measure: 71.64 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (310) 325-0982 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for VC Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 71.64, below the California state average of 93.41.
VC Hospice, Inc serves 51 ZIP codes from its Torrance, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, VC Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01622, since May 7, 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
VC Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Torrance, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 7, 2019 (CCN A01622).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — simply that the data is not available.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes a hospice completes, VC Hospice, Inc scored 71.64, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice; CMS has not published a figure for the percentage of patients who received visits in the last days of life for this hospice.
VC Hospice, Inc reports serving 51 ZIP codes from its Torrance office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no separate cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published for this hospice. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. VC Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01622) as of May 7, 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 percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often due to 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?
VC Hospice, Inc scored 71.64 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average; CMS also lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
VC Hospice, Inc serves 51 ZIP codes from its office in Torrance, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
VC Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it can inform families comparing options alongside CMS's published measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
VC Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since May 7, 2019.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for people with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
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; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms, and can discuss their goals of care with their medical team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact VC Hospice, Inc at (310) 325-0982 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact VC Hospice, Inc at (310) 325-0982 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS quality measures, caregiver survey results, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; VC Hospice, Inc can be reached at (310) 325-0982 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up VC Hospice, Inc (CCN A01622) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01622?state=CA to review its current CMS-published measures.
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.