Bakersfield Community Hospice, Inc
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551744)
CMS process measure: 89.22 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (661) 327-9800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bakersfield Community Hospice earned 4 stars from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 89.22 is below the California state average of 93.41.
Bakersfield Community Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield, California office in Kern County.
Yes, Bakersfield Community Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551744, since August 23, 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bakersfield Community Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Bakersfield, California, serving families in Kern County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 23, 2013 (CCN 551744).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 84% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience as 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Bakersfield Community Hospice scored 89.22, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and indicates that 7.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 30 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost information is provided here beyond that. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families are encouraged to confirm current figures directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Bakersfield Community Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since August 23, 2013 (CCN 551744), 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 89.22, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS Care Compare data, it serves 30 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 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bakersfield Community Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may want to review the CMS quality data alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 23, 2013.
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 and is typically for patients with a terminal prognosis of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care or support.
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 Bakersfield Community Hospice, Inc at (661) 327-9800 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care with this hospice, contact Bakersfield Community Hospice, Inc directly at (661) 327-9800 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how care needs are met, using both this listing and a direct conversation with the hospice at (661) 327-9800.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view official CMS data for Bakersfield Community Hospice, Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551744?state=CA.
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.