Ararat Hospice Care, Inc
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751614)
CMS process measure: 85.92 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (661) 444-0871 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Ararat Hospice Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. Its CMS composite process measure score is 85.92, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Ararat Hospice Care serves 57 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield, California office in Kern County.
Yes, Ararat Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751614, since March 16, 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ararat Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Bakersfield, California, serving families in Kern County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 16, 2015 (CCN 751614).
According to CMS Care Compare data, Ararat Hospice Care has a composite process measure score of 85.92, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider; this often occurs when there are too few surveyed patients for CMS to report results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Ararat Hospice Care reports a service area covering 57 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield office, indicating a fairly broad reach across the surrounding region.
Families considering hospice care with this provider should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. This listing does not include cost information beyond that general fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact Ararat Hospice Care directly at (661) 444-0871 with any questions about services, staffing, or how to begin care, since CMS data does not cover those details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ararat Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751614) since March 16, 2015, 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 (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 85.92, 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?
Ararat Hospice Care serves 57 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 57 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ararat Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is disclosed by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 16, 2015.
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 when a person is expected to have a limited life expectancy, typically six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a choice about the goals of care, not about giving up.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Ararat Hospice Care at (661) 444-0871 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; please contact Ararat Hospice Care directly at (661) 444-0871 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction, how the hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, its service area, and how care is coordinated — details you can also confirm directly with Ararat Hospice Care at (661) 444-0871 or on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ararat Hospice Care, Inc (CCN 751614) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751614?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.