Important Notice: We are temporarily suspending our directory listings for hospice providers in California.
Due to widespread concerns about licensing irregularities—such as dozens of providers operating under different names at the same physical address—we believe it is in the best interest of patients and families to pause these listings while we explore a better system for verifying the legitimacy and trustworthiness of California-based hospice organizations.
We strongly encourage anyone seeking hospice care in California to verify provider credentials directly with state and federal databases before selecting an agency.
Why are we taking this step?
Investigations and audits—including reports by ProPublica, Hospice News, and the California State Auditor—have revealed significant gaps in oversight and enforcement:
- Mass licensing at shared addresses: In some cases, over 100 hospices were registered at the same location.
- Fraud concerns: These patterns are linked to billing fraud, phantom patients, and inadequate care.
- Inconsistent inspections: The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has struggled to keep up with oversight, leaving families vulnerable to unethical practices.
What can you do?
- Visit the Cal Health Find database to verify a provider's licensing status.
- Use Medicare's Care Compare to review quality scores and complaint histories.
- Ask direct questions about staffing, physical office space, and visit schedules.
- Be cautious of agencies that seem “paper-only” or difficult to reach.
Further Reading
Fraud plagues California's Hospice Industry
Los Angeles Times (Mar 2022)
Increase Scrutiny for Hospice Fraud - What's Happening in California
Health Advocates (Aug 2024)
New Hospices Cropping Up in Fraud Hotbeds
Hospice News (Jan 2024)
Our Commitment
Hospice101.com is committed to being a trusted, ethical source of information for families navigating end-of-life care. We believe that pausing our California listings allows us to protect users while we work toward more rigorous vetting and transparency standards.
We will update this notice as we implement a more secure listing process.