Aasta Hospice
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01757)
CMS process measure: 75.15 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (661) 523-3686 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Aasta Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. Its composite process score is 75.15, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Aasta Hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield, CA office in Kern County.
Yes, Aasta Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A01757, since March 19, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aasta Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Bakersfield, California, serving families in Kern County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 2020, identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) A01757.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Aasta Hospice — this is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it does not indicate poor quality. What CMS has published is the composite process measure, a score reflecting how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes. Aasta Hospice scored 75.15 on this measure, which falls below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 8.0% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Aasta Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 38 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. Families are encouraged to review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with questions, since CMS updates its data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aasta Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A01757) as of March 19, 2020, 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 Aasta Hospice, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report; this does not mean the care is poor.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 75.15, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this CMS measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and visits in the last days of life for 8.0% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Aasta Hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield, California office in Kern County, according to Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Aasta Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey data offer more direct comparisons.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Aasta Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 19, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have six months or less to live, if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up all care, but rather redirecting it toward symptom relief and support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Aasta Hospice at (661) 523-3686 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not include enrollment steps; please contact Aasta Hospice directly at (661) 523-3686 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — you can review these details for Aasta Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (661) 523-3686 about anything not listed there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aasta Hospice (CCN A01757) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01757?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.