World Health Hospice, Inc
Encino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41545)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 717-7549 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for World Health Hospice, so a star rating or percent-recommend figure isn't available at this time. The hospice does have a CMS care index score of 9, but a composite process score comparison to California's state average of 93.41 is not reported.
World Health Hospice, Inc serves 10 ZIP codes from its Encino, CA office in Los Angeles County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, World Health Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B41545, certified since July 6, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
World Health Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Encino, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare data. CMS has not published ownership type information for this hospice in the data available.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts and does not necessarily reflect poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet published enough survey responses to report these figures.
Regarding CMS quality process measures, this hospice has a CMS care index score of 9. A composite process score is not reported for this hospice, so a direct comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 cannot be made at this time. CMS has also not published data on visits in the last days of life for this hospice.
World Health Hospice, Inc serves a service area covering 10 ZIP codes from its Encino office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, World Health Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B41545), certified since July 6, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their 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, which often happens for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice has a CMS care index score of 9. A composite process score is not reported for this hospice, so it cannot be directly compared to the California state average composite score of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
World Health Hospice, Inc serves 10 ZIP codes from its Encino, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS has not published ownership type information for this hospice in the data available; you can contact the hospice at (818) 717-7549 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
World Health Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 2022.
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 is focused on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have generally stopped pursuing 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 on care; patients still receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and supporting their well-being.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact World Health Hospice, Inc at (818) 717-7549 or check Medicare Care Compare to learn where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact World Health Hospice, Inc at (818) 717-7549 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores compared to the state average, service area, and staff availability; contact World Health Hospice, Inc at (818) 717-7549 and review their profile on Medicare Care Compare for these details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up World Health Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41545?state=CA using CCN B41545.
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.