Starline Hospice, Inc.
A hospice in Los Angeles, California 90006
3053 W Olympic Blvd Suite 207a, Los Angeles, California 90006. (213) 674-7555.
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 23, 2026. We couldn’t read Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ list since Oct 27, 2026: qcor.cms.gov now refuses our reader. This record is as of then.
- 9 deficiencies cited in the last three years
- Not rated family caregiver rating
- 8of 10 CMS’s Hospice Care Index
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean2
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
9 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 213 hospices serving ZIP code 90006 had 5.
The last inspection on record was on Apr 17, 2025: a reaccreditation inspection by The Joint Commission.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, Hospice ZIP Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
When those deficiencies happened
9 deficiencies in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2025. Most serious: Standard-level. The last 3 years, to Oct 27, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, as cited
Rule titles as CMS’s inspectors cite them, set in sentence case.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
Apr 17, 2025: reaccreditation inspection by The Joint Commission9 deficiencies
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Plan Based on All Hazards Risk Assessment (42 CFR 418.113(a)(1))
“Observed in Emergency Management Session. The Surveyor noted the organization’s hazard vulnerability analysis did not include emerging infections and this was observed and validated with the QAPI coordinator and the Administrator”
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EP Testing Requirements (42 CFR 418.113(d)(3)(iii))
“Observed in Emergency Management Session. -The organization had not utilized After- Action reports to make updates or improvement in the Emergency Plan following a table top drill, this was observed and validated by the QAPT coordinator and the Administrator”
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Update of comprehensive assessment (42 CFR 418.54(d))
The inspectors’ words, 110 words
“Observed in Record Review. In 3 of 10 patient records reviewed, The organization failed to update the comprehensive assessment based on changes that have taken place since the initial assessment and includes information about the patient’s progress toward desired outcomes and a reassessment of the patient’s response to care as evidenced in RRNHV#5 Same goal since SOC: -Pt will have optimum level of oxygen as evidenced by reduced/absence of SOB, signs of respiratory distress by end of cert. RRNHV#6 & RRNHV#7: Since SOC Goal is : BP will be controlled with range of 90-140/60-90mmHg asymptomatic of hypo/hypertensive crisis by end of cert, this was observed and validated by the DON”
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Content of plan of care (42 CFR 418.56(c))
“Observed in Record Review. In 3 of 10 patient records reviewed, The organization failed to have written plan of care based on the patient’s goals and services required to meet those goals as evidenced in RRH#3 patient has intermittent vaginal bleeding no goals in POC identified. RRNHV#1 and RRHV#2, Braden score high risk @ SOC and no interventions or goals identified in POC this was observed and validated by the DoN”
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Content of plan of care (42 CFR 418.56(c)(3))
The inspectors’ words, 248 words
“Observed in Record Review. In 6 of 10 patient records reviewed, The HCO failed to revise plans and goals for care, treatment, or services based on the patient’s needs as evidenced in RRHV#2: HHA plan not update from SOC 90 days later patient is up in a wheelchair dressed in street clothes and HHA care plan states bedbound, chairbound, no wheelchair mentioned and to be dressed in gown/pajamas and in POC and some goals are the same for the 12 weeks and going into the next cert period starting as evidenced by : BP will be controlled with range of 90-140/60-90mmHg asymptomatic of hypo/hypertensive crisis , BP in nursing notes were 112/60 and 120/88 . RRHV#3: .Pt will remain free from fall/injury and Pt/pcg will verbalize understanding of increased risk of fall, and safety precautions/interventions date mentioned which is end of cert. RRNHV#1: Pt will manifest regular bowel elimination status as evidenced by pt having regular BM every 1-2 days with reduced discomfort by end of cert. RRNHV#2: Pt will have increased comfort/satisfaction from pain /discomfort, less than 3/10 pain scale as exhibited by verbal and non-verbal communication by end of cert. RRNHV#3: Pt will have optimum level of oxygen as evidenced by reduced/absence of SOB, signs of respiratory distress by end of cert . RRNHV#7: In the last month the Nursing assessment and IDG note identified increased agitation in patient, the HHA care plan has not been updated with this informationthis was observed and validated by DON”
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Content of plan of care (42 CFR 418.56(c)(4))
The inspectors’ words, 99 words
“Observed in Record Review. In 6 of 10 patient records reviewed, Some of the organizations plan of care did not includes all services needed for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions as evidenced in RRHV#1 and RRHV#2: Oxygen ordered 2-5 litres via N/C PRN without any indication. RRHV#3: Voltaren Arthritis 1% topical gel apply to affected areas as needed 3 times daily. RRNHV#2: Tylenol 325 mgs 2 tabs every 6 hours as needed for pain management, RRNHV#4 & RRNHV#5: O2 @ 2-5 litres via N/C PRN, this was observed and validated by the DON”
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Prevention (42 CFR 418.60(a))
“Observed in Patient Home. In 3 of 3 home visits conducted, The RN, LVN and HHA did not follow Safe, Operable, Equipment policy No. 6-010.1 which states equipment will be wiped dry, or moisture will be permitted to evaporate before bagging as evidenced by staff cleaned equipment but bagged it directly while still wet, this was observed and validated by DON”
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Competency evaluation (42 CFR 418.76(c)(1))
“Observed in HR File Review. The organization failed to evaluate HHA appropriate and safe techniques in personal hygiene and grooming that include bed, sponge, tub, or shower bath; sink, as evidenced in HR#7: HHA competency was for a bed bath only the last 3 years, this was observed and validated by the Administrator and DON”
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Content (42 CFR 418.104(a)(7))
“Observed in Record Review. In 1 of 10 patient records reviewed, The record did not have accurate documentation for care treatment and services related to oxygen as evidenced in RRNHV#3: The order was for 2 LPM via Nasal Cannula as needed for SOB or O2 sat<95% and RN documentation states O2 2-5 litres N/C PRN, this was observed and validated by DON”
The one inspection in the last three years
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | Reaccreditation inspection by The Joint Commission | 9 deficiencies cited |
Is it certified?
- Medicare-certified hospice since May 4, 2015.
- Ownership: for-profit.
- No For hospices, home health agencies, hospitals and dialysis facilities, CMS writes deficiencies at two levels. Standard is the usual one; condition-level is the more serious, when a problem is serious enough that the provider doesn’t meet a whole condition of taking part in Medicare. Source: CMS, State Operations Manual. deficiency or CMS’s most serious finding: the place’s failure to meet a rule caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to someone in its care. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 489.3. on record in the last three years.
CMS, Hospice General Information. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
Has anything been proven against it?
- CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospices, so none are shown.
- 0 deficiencies cited in the last three years came from inspections that included a complaint investigation.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
Who does the caring?
- From Medicare claims (Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024): 16.3 nurse care minutes per routine home care day, 7.2% of skilled nursing minutes at weekends and a visit near death for 81.5% of patients who died.
- Where its patients were cared for (Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024): 39% at home, 7% in assisted living, 54% in a skilled nursing facility.
CMS, Hospice Provider Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Measure | This provider |
|---|---|
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 16.3 min |
| Skilled nursing minutes at weekends | 7.2% |
| Visits near death | 81.5% of patients who died |
Who owns it?
- 5 owners or officers are people: Hui Jin (owns 5% or more directly, 100%); Hui Jin (corporate officer, 100%); Hui Jin (corporate director, 100%); Hui Jin (runs it (operational or managerial control), 100%); Robert Tae Ha (managing employee (under contract), 0%).
- No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
- No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
CMS, Hospice All Owners and Hospice Enrollments. Released Sep 29, 2026. Updated quarterly.
What do families say?
- CMS gives no family caregiver survey rating: “The number of cases is too small to report Star Ratings.”
- CMS’s Hospice Care Index: 8 of 10 (Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024).
- 95.71% of patients were assessed on all seven of CMS’s measures at the start of care (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025); 13.6% had visits from a nurse or social worker on at least 2 of their last 3 days (Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024).
CMS, CAHPS Hospice Survey and Hospice Provider Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Measure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey ratingCMS star rating from its survey of patients’ family caregivers, 1 to 5 | Not rated |
| Hospice Care IndexCMS’s Hospice Care Index, 0 to 10 (higher is better): a point for each of ten measures from Medicare claims on which the hospice meets CMS’s threshold | 8 of 10 |
How does it compare nearby?
- Of the 213 hospices CMS’s data show serving patients in ZIP code 90006, where this hospice’s office is, the middle number of deficiencies cited in the last three years was 5; this one had 9.
CMS, Hospice ZIP Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Promise Hospice, Inc. | 8 |
| Eden Hospice Care Inc. | Not given |
| Starline Hospice, Inc. This hospice | 9 |
| Rafaella Hospice, Inc. | Not given |
| Grace Hospice, Inc. | 10 |
| Angel’s Smile Hospice, Inc. | 2 |
| Elim Wellcare Hospice, LLC | 8 |
| Rubicon Hospice Care | 4 |
| Pm Care Hospice | Not given |
| Umbrella Hospice, Inc. | 4 |
| Artemis Hospice and Palliative Care | 15 |
| Crown Hospice, Inc. | 12 |
What the record doesn’t say
- CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospices, so none are shown.
- Only complaints that led to a citation appear; complaints that didn’t aren’t published.
- CMS ended its Special Focus Program for hospices with serious problems on Feb 14, 2025, so no hospice is marked as one.
- Hospice quality measures have a gap from October 2025: CMS replaced its patient assessment then, and public results from the new one (HOPE) are expected around November 2027.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice General Information (yc9t-dgbk).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice Provider Data (252m-zfp9).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CAHPS Hospice Survey (gxki-hrr8).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, QCOR hospice inspection reports (Hospice Survey Reports - Oct 2021 through Sep 2026.xlsx).
Released Oct 23, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice All Owners (e983965e-1603-4cb8-82b5-c40090e380d1).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice Enrollments (25704213-e833-4b8b-9dbc-58dd17149209).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice ZIP Data (95rg-2usp).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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From the hospice
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Replies
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Paid listing
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