Western Palliative Care, Inc
Woodland Hills, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11534)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 888-8451 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite quality score for Western Palliative Care, Inc, often because too few patients were surveyed for public reporting. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current data on this hospice.
Western Palliative Care, Inc serves 6 ZIP codes from its Woodland Hills, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Western Palliative Care, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN A11534, certified since 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies that they meet the eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Western Palliative Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Woodland Hills, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 5, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A11534.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for the results to be statistically reliable. This does not indicate poor quality — it simply means the data has not been made public. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Western Palliative Care, Inc, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time.
Western Palliative Care, Inc serves a service area covering 6 ZIP codes from its Woodland Hills office. Families interested in the hospice's specific care practices, staffing, or day-to-day services should contact the hospice directly, since that information is not part of the CMS dataset used here.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies a qualifying prognosis. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to check the Care Compare website directly for the latest updates before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Western Palliative Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11534) as of May 5, 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 because too few patients were surveyed to report publicly; 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, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Western Palliative Care, Inc serves 6 ZIP codes from its Woodland Hills, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Western Palliative Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and family survey results, when available, offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 5, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for people with a terminal prognosis who have decided to stop curative treatment.
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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact Western Palliative Care, Inc at (818) 888-8451 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Western Palliative Care, Inc at (818) 888-8451 to learn 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 services offered, how care is coordinated, availability of support after hours, and how the hospice measures quality; contact Western Palliative Care, Inc at (818) 888-8451 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Western Palliative Care, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11534?state=CA to review its current certification and quality 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.