Americus Hospice, Inc
Simi Valley, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921745)
CMS process measure: 80 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (805) 520-5863 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Americus Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scores 80.00, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Americus Hospice serves 49 ZIP codes from its Simi Valley, CA office in Ventura County.
Yes, Americus Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 921745, certified since 2018; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Americus Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Simi Valley, California, serving families in Ventura County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 28, 2018, with CCN 921745.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Americus Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care; it simply means CMS has not released enough survey responses to report a score.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice: a score of 80.00, compared to the California state average of 93.41. This places Americus Hospice below the state average on this quality measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completed a bundle of recommended care processes.
Americus Hospice reports serving 49 ZIP codes from its Simi Valley office, indicating a moderately broad service area within Ventura County and nearby communities.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; 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, Americus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 921745) since February 28, 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 for Americus 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?
Americus Hospice has a composite process score of 80.00, 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?
Americus Hospice reports serving 49 ZIP codes from its Simi Valley, CA office in Ventura County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Americus Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Americus Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 28, 2018.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient's life expectancy is limited, typically six months or less as certified by a doctor.
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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Americus Hospice at (805) 520-5863 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The steps to begin care are not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Americus Hospice at (805) 520-5863 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is provided; contact Americus Hospice at (805) 520-5863 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Americus Hospice (CCN 921745) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921745?state=CA to review the latest 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.