Wisteria Hospice, Inc.
Long Beach, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551679)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (562) 425-1203 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS Care Compare has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for Wisteria Hospice, Inc., and its composite process score is not reported against the California state average of 93.41. Families can contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Wisteria Hospice, Inc. serves 15 ZIP codes from its Long Beach, California office, located in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Wisteria Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551679), certified since 2012, so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Wisteria Hospice, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Long Beach, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 13, 2012, and is classified under an ownership type of "Other."
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published CAHPS star rating, percent of family caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for Wisteria Hospice, Inc. This absence does not indicate poor quality; CMS often withholds survey results for hospices with small patient counts to protect statistical reliability and patient privacy.
CMS lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice. A composite process measure comparison to the California state average (93.41) is not reported for this hospice in the available CMS data, so no direct comparison can be made at this time.
Wisteria Hospice, Inc. reports serving 15 ZIP codes from its Long Beach office, giving families a sense of the geographic reach of its care area.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include specific cost information beyond that.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Wisteria Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 551679), certified since August 13, 2012. 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 Care Compare has not published CAHPS survey results (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Wisteria Hospice, Inc., which often happens for hospices with small patient counts rather than indicating poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice, but a composite process measure comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is not reported in the available data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Wisteria Hospice, Inc. serves 15 ZIP codes from its Long Beach, California location in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies Wisteria Hospice, Inc.'s ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership category.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Wisteria Hospice, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since August 13, 2012, 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, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for 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, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it is a personal decision made with a doctor's guidance.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care. Please contact Wisteria Hospice, Inc. at (562) 425-1203 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. Please contact Wisteria Hospice, Inc. at (562) 425-1203 for information on how to begin care, 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 areas, caregiver support, and CMS quality data; contacting Wisteria Hospice, Inc. at (562) 425-1203 directly can help answer specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Wisteria Hospice, Inc. (CCN 551679) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551679?state=CA to confirm 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.