Well Care Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.
Burbank, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41743)
CMS process measure: 77.27 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 285-8803 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Well Care Hospice & Palliative Care in Burbank, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 77.27, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Well Care Hospice & Palliative Care serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Well Care Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41743, since June 21, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Well Care Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families from its office in Burbank, California, in Los Angeles County. CMS Care Compare data lists this hospice as Medicare-certified since June 21, 2022. The ownership type for this hospice is not stated in the data available to us; families who want to confirm whether it operates as for-profit, non-profit, or government-run should check directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, or the percentage rating it 9-10. This absence often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality, so it should not be read as a negative signal.
On the CMS composite process measure, Well Care Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. scored 77.27, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. This composite reflects certain care processes CMS tracks across hospices statewide.
The hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 29 ZIP codes. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Well Care Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41743), certified since June 21, 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 survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for this hospice — this is often due to small patient counts rather than a reflection of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 77.27, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on that measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Burbank, California, 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 is not included in the data available here; call the hospice at (818) 285-8803 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm, as ownership type can be relevant to some families' decisions.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 21, 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 to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice directly at (818) 285-8803 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (818) 285-8803 for guidance on starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and ownership type — all of which can be checked on Medicare Care Compare and confirmed by calling the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Well Care Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. (CCN B41743) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41743?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported 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.