Advanced Quality Hospice Inc
Thousand Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21541)
CMS process measure: 86.96 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (805) 585-5080 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Advanced Quality Hospice Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 86.96, below the California state average of 93.41.
Advanced Quality Hospice Inc serves 61 ZIP codes from its Thousand Oaks, California office in Ventura County.
Yes, Advanced Quality Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21541, since May 14, 2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Advanced Quality Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Thousand Oaks, California, serving Ventura County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 14, 2021 (CCN B21541).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the result of too few surveyed families rather than any indication of poor quality, so families should not read anything negative into the absence of this data.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows a set of recommended care processes, Advanced Quality Hospice Inc scored 86.96, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS has not provided a separate care index score or visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the data reviewed.
The hospice reports serving 61 ZIP codes from its Thousand Oaks office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee information is included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Advanced Quality Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified under CCN B21541, effective May 14, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, which often occurs when too few families were surveyed rather than reflecting poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Advanced Quality Hospice Inc scored 86.96, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice serves 61 ZIP codes from its Thousand Oaks, California office in Ventura County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Advanced Quality Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may want to compare it alongside the CMS quality measures available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 14, 2021.
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 is focused on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Advanced Quality Hospice Inc provides care; contact the hospice at (805) 585-5080 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Advanced Quality Hospice Inc directly at (805) 585-5080 and confirm current 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 state averages, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact the hospice at (805) 585-5080 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Advanced Quality Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21541?state=CA to confirm current CMS 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.