Virtue Hospice Care
Pasadena, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41527)
CMS process measure: 98.36 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (626) 631-6096 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Virtue Hospice Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 98.36 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Virtue Hospice Care serves 64 ZIP codes from its Pasadena, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Virtue Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN B41527, since 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Virtue Hospice Care is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Pasadena, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 2022. The ownership type for this hospice has not been provided in the available CMS data, so families are encouraged to confirm this directly with the hospice.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Virtue Hospice Care. This absence often occurs when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, Virtue Hospice Care scored 98.36, which is above the California state average of 93.41. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed certain care processes tracked by CMS. Data on visits in the last days of life show 0.0%, though families should verify current figures directly with the hospice or on Care Compare, as CMS methodology and reporting periods can affect these numbers.
Virtue Hospice Care's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 64 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Pasadena office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should check the official Care Compare listing for the most current vintage of these figures before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Virtue Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN B41527) as of June 2, 2022, 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 often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Virtue Hospice Care's composite process score is 98.36, above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 64 ZIP codes from its Pasadena, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS data provided does not specify the ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (626) 631-6096 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Virtue Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 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 for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, but rather receiving support focused on symptom relief and dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Virtue Hospice Care at (626) 631-6096 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Virtue Hospice Care directly at (626) 631-6096 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, ownership, and how care is delivered; contact Virtue Hospice Care at (626) 631-6096 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Virtue Hospice Care using CCN B41527 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41527?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.