Aasta Hospice
Simi Valley, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921632)
CMS process measure: 84.21 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 65 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (805) 823-4136 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Aasta Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, Aasta Hospice scores 84.21, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Aasta Hospice serves 65 ZIP codes from its office in Simi Valley, California, in Ventura County.
Yes, Aasta Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 921632, since June 8, 2017); 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 Simi Valley, California, serving families in Ventura County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2017 (CCN 921632).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Aasta Hospice. This absence often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice: 84.21, compared with a California state average of 93.41. According to CMS data, this places Aasta Hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 0.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Aasta Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 65 ZIP codes.
Because Aasta Hospice is Medicare-certified, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis. No additional cost information is available in this listing.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aasta Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 921632) since June 8, 2017, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
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 for CMS to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Aasta Hospice's composite process score is 84.21, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Aasta Hospice, located in Simi Valley, California (Ventura County), serves 65 ZIP codes according to CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 65 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 is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS quality data, when choosing a hospice.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Aasta Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2017.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients with a terminal prognosis, typically when curative treatment has stopped.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to relieving pain and symptoms and supporting quality of life; patients can still receive treatment for other health conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This listing's CMS data does not specify care settings; please contact Aasta Hospice at (805) 823-4136 or verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Aasta Hospice directly at (805) 823-4136 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care needs are met; contact Aasta Hospice at (805) 823-4136 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Aasta Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921632?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.