American Compassionate Hospice Care Inc
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11543)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (661) 619-1271 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for American Compassionate Hospice Care Inc, and its composite process measure is listed as not reported, so no direct comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is available. CMS data do show a care index score of 9 and that 80.0% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
American Compassionate Hospice Care Inc serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Bakersfield, California, located in Kern County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered.
Yes, American Compassionate Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN A11543, certified since July 29, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
American Compassionate Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Bakersfield, California, serving Kern County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 29, 2020, under CCN A11543.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has a reported care index score of 9, and CMS data show that 80.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, or a percentage rating it 9-10 for this provider — this is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality.
CMS also has not reported a composite process measure score for this hospice specifically (listed as 'not reported'), so a direct comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 is not available from the published data.
American Compassionate Hospice Care Inc serves 13 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield office, giving families in the surrounding area access to Medicare-certified hospice services.
Because this hospice is Medicare-certified, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. This profile does not include cost information beyond that fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions about services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, American Compassionate Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11543, since July 29, 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 (such as star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and 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 measure as 'not reported,' so it cannot be compared to the California state average of 93.41; CMS data do show a care index score of 9 and that 80.0% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield, California office in Kern County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
American Compassionate Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is useful information when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 29, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms and stress at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients with a life-limiting illness, typically when a doctor determines a prognosis 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 from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; patients can still receive treatment for symptom relief and other health conditions unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact American Compassionate Hospice Care Inc at (661) 619-1271 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact American Compassionate Hospice Care Inc directly at (661) 619-1271 to ask about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how the hospice supports families — contact American Compassionate Hospice Care Inc at (661) 619-1271 for specifics not covered by public CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up American Compassionate Hospice Care Inc (CCN A11543) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11543?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported 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.