Ziba Hospice Llc
Lakewood, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551532)
CMS process measure: 94.29 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (310) 328-4865 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Ziba Hospice, often due to small patient counts, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, Ziba Hospice scored 94.29, about at the California state average of 93.41.
Ziba Hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its Lakewood, CA office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Ziba Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551532), certified since May 21, 2008; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ziba Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Lakewood, California, serving Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 21, 2008, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 551532.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Ziba Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts and does not imply anything negative about the quality of care provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Ziba Hospice scored 94.29, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it at the state average. The care index score reported is 9, and 8.0% of patients had visits in the last days of life, according to CMS figures.
Ziba Hospice reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its Lakewood office, indicating a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile 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 Ziba Hospice?
Yes. Ziba Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551532), certified since May 21, 2008, 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 Ziba Hospice, which is often the case for hospices with small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Ziba Hospice's composite process score is 94.29, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — about at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 8.0% of patients had visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ziba Hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its Lakewood, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ziba Hospice is a for-profit organization. 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?
Ziba Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 21, 2008.
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 for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means focusing care on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can leave hospice if their wishes change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Ziba Hospice; please contact the hospice at (310) 328-4865 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Ziba Hospice at (310) 328-4865 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, service area, caregiver survey results, and how care needs would be met; contact Ziba Hospice at (310) 328-4865 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ziba Hospice (CCN 551532) directly at medicare.gov/care-compare using its listing page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551532?state=CA.
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.