A-Z Hospice, Inc
Simi Valley, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01669)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 454-2189 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for A-Z Hospice, Inc, so a star rating or recommendation percentage isn't currently available. This is often due to small patient survey counts and doesn't necessarily reflect quality; families can check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
A-Z Hospice, Inc serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Simi Valley, California, in Ventura County.
Yes, A-Z Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01669, since September 24, 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
A-Z Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Simi Valley, California, serving Ventura County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 24, 2019, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A01669.
According to CMS Care Compare data, A-Z Hospice, Inc's CMS Care Index score is listed as 8. CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10 out of 10. This often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report results reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so a comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 is not available at this time (listed by CMS as 'not reported'). Families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current figures, as CMS updates this data periodically.
A-Z Hospice, Inc reports serving 39 ZIP codes from its Simi Valley office, indicating a moderately broad service area in the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage available to us; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. A-Z Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01669) since September 24, 2019, 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 A-Z Hospice, Inc, often because of a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists this hospice's composite process score as not reported, so no comparison to California's state average of 93.41 is currently available; the hospice's Care Index score is listed as 8.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
A-Z Hospice, Inc reports serving 39 ZIP codes from its office in Simi Valley, Ventura County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
A-Z Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
A-Z Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since September 24, 2019.
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 rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other health conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact A-Z Hospice, Inc at (818) 454-2189 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process; please contact A-Z Hospice, Inc at (818) 454-2189 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice measures quality; contact A-Z Hospice, Inc at (818) 454-2189 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up A-Z Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01669?state=CA to confirm current certification and quality data.
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.