Well Care Hospice Inc
Palmdale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21785)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (661) 365-0078 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Well Care Hospice Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. The hospice's standing on the composite process measure compared to the California state average is also listed as not reported by CMS.
Well Care Hospice Inc serves 40 ZIP codes from its Palmdale, CA office, located in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Well Care Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B21785, certified since October 4, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Well Care Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Palmdale, California, serving patients and families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 4, 2021, and its CCN is B21785.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice in the current Care Compare data, which is often the case for hospices with small patient survey counts. This absence does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released or reported a large enough sample to publish these figures.
CMS lists a care index score of 6 for Well Care Hospice Inc. The state average composite process measure score for California is reported as 93.41; however, CMS marks this hospice's standing relative to the state average as "not reported," so a direct comparison cannot be made from the available data.
Well Care Hospice Inc's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 40 ZIP codes from its Palmdale office.
Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Well Care Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21785, since October 4, 2021), 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, often due to small patient counts, so no star rating or recommendation percentages are currently available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 6 for this hospice; the California state average composite process score is 93.41, but CMS marks this hospice's comparison to the state average as not reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Well Care Hospice Inc serves 40 ZIP codes from its Palmdale, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Well Care Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it can be useful information when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 4, 2021, according to CMS Care Compare data.
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 who have stopped curative treatment and typically have 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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (661) 365-0078 or 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 Well Care Hospice Inc at (661) 365-0078 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about survey results, quality measures, and service area, as reflected in CMS data; for specifics on care approach and services, contact the hospice at (661) 365-0078.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's official listing for Well Care Hospice Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21785?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.