American Hospice Care, Inc
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921764)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (661) 304-9373 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for American Hospice Care, Inc, and its composite process score compared to the California state average of 93.41 is also not reported. This is often due to too few surveyed patients rather than a reflection of care quality.
American Hospice Care, Inc serves 12 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield, California office in Kern County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, American Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 921764, certified since April 14, 2018. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
American Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Bakersfield, California, serving families in Kern County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 14, 2018.
CMS publishes a CAHPS family caregiver survey for many hospices, covering topics such as whether caregivers would definitely recommend the hospice and how they rate their overall experience. For American Hospice Care, Inc, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10 in the data available. This often happens 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.
CMS also tracks a composite process measure meant to reflect adherence to recommended care processes. That composite score is not reported for this hospice in the current data, though the California state average composite score is 93.41 for comparison. CMS does report a care index score of 7 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 34.8% of patients, based on the most recent published data.
American Hospice Care, Inc serves 12 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from American Hospice Care, Inc?
Yes. American Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921764), certified since April 14, 2018, 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 a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts rather than an indication of poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice to compare against the California state average of 93.41. CMS does report a care index score of 7 and notes visits occurred in the last days of life for 34.8% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
American Hospice Care, Inc serves 12 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 12 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
American Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality; CMS quality measures and family survey results, where published, are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
American Hospice Care, Inc has been Medicare-certified since April 14, 2018, according to CMS records.
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 generally for patients with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but patients can still receive medical attention for symptom management and other needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact American Hospice Care, Inc at (661) 304-9373 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact American Hospice Care, Inc directly at (661) 304-9373 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about family caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can ask American Hospice Care, Inc these questions directly at (661) 304-9373 and review published figures on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up American Hospice Care, Inc (CCN 921764) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921764?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.