Westside Hospice Comfort Care Incorporation
Los Angeles, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551710)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (310) 284-6637 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Westside Hospice Comfort Care Incorporation, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Westside Hospice Comfort Care Incorporation serves 1 ZIP code from its Los Angeles, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Westside Hospice Comfort Care Incorporation is Medicare-certified (CCN 551710, since 2013). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Westside Hospice Comfort Care Incorporation is a for-profit hospice located in Los Angeles, California, serving Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 15, 2013 (CCN 551710).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, the percentage of families who would definitely recommend it, or the percentage rating it 9-10. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released the figures publicly.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Westside Hospice Comfort Care Incorporation, so no comparison can be made to the California state average composite score of 93.41 at this time. As with the CAHPS data, an unreported measure does not indicate a problem with care; it reflects data limitations rather than a judgment about quality.
Based on CMS records, Westside Hospice Comfort Care Incorporation reports serving 1 ZIP code from its Los Angeles office, indicating a narrow, localized service area rather than a broad regional footprint.
Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. No cost or fee details are included here beyond that general fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the hospice's current listing directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Westside Hospice Comfort Care Incorporation is Medicare-certified (CCN 551710) since April 15, 2013, 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 of small patient counts; this does not imply anything negative about the care provided.
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 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Los Angeles, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Westside Hospice Comfort Care Incorporation is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may want to ask how the organization is structured and operated.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 15, 2013.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 a patient stops receiving medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Westside Hospice Comfort Care Incorporation at (310) 284-6637 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice directly at (310) 284-6637 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can ask Westside Hospice Comfort Care Incorporation these questions directly at (310) 284-6637.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Westside Hospice Comfort Care Incorporation (CCN 551710) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551710?state=CA to review its current 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.