West Coast Palliative Care Inc
Glendale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01748)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 9 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 322-0550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure for West Coast Palliative Care Inc in Glendale, CA, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This absence often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than a quality concern.
West Coast Palliative Care Inc serves 9 ZIP codes from its Glendale, California office in Los Angeles County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, West Coast Palliative Care Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN A01748, certified since March 10, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
West Coast Palliative Care Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Glendale, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 2020.
CMS Care Compare, the federal government's public reporting site, has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — that is, the star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating it 9 or 10. This gap in reporting is common for hospices with small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet released enough survey responses to report the measure publicly.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice that can be compared against the California state average of 93.41. Where CMS does report a care index score, this hospice's figure is 8, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
West Coast Palliative Care Inc serves 9 ZIP codes from its Glendale office. Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or fee details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage available at the time of publication. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. West Coast Palliative Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01748) since March 10, 2020, 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 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?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice to compare against California's state average of 93.41; a care index score of 8 is reported.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 9 ZIP codes from its Glendale, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 9 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
West Coast Palliative Care Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine care quality, and families can review CMS-reported measures alongside ownership when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 10, 2020.
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 is generally for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up all care; it provides support and symptom management for patients and families.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (818) 322-0550 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; contact the hospice at (818) 322-0550 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage area, caregiver survey results, and quality measures; contact the hospice at (818) 322-0550 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up West Coast Palliative Care Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01748?state=CA to see the latest 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.