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Bella Vista Hospice Care, Inc.

Thousand Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11648)

Family caregiver rating (CAHPS): not yet published by CMS
CMS process measure: 80.56 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 812-6545 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Bella Vista Hospice Care. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scores 80.56, below the California state average of 93.41.

Bella Vista Hospice Care serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Thousand Oaks, California, in Ventura County.

Yes, Bella Vista Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN A11648, since October 20, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.

CMS care-process score vs. state average
Bella Vista Hospice C… Bella Vista Hospice C…: 80.56 80.56 CA average CA average: 93.41 93.41

About this hospice

Bella Vista Hospice Care, Inc. is a for-profit hospice agency based in Thousand Oaks, California, serving families in Ventura County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 20, 2020 (CCN A11648).

CMS Care Compare, which publishes hospice quality data drawn from CAHPS family caregiver surveys and Medicare claims, has not published CAHPS survey star ratings, percent-would-recommend, or percent-rating-9-10 figures for this hospice. 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 does report a composite process measure for Bella Vista Hospice Care of 80.56, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing this hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 9.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the same data vintage.

Bella Vista Hospice Care's service area, as listed by CMS, spans 29 ZIP codes.

The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this listing come directly from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published reporting period. Families are encouraged to review the source data directly and to contact the hospice for any details not covered by CMS reporting.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?

Yes. Bella Vista Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN A11648) since October 20, 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 (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often occurs when patient counts are too small to report.

How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?

CMS reports a composite process score of 80.56 for this hospice, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.

What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?

According to CMS data, Bella Vista Hospice Care serves 29 ZIP codes from its Thousand Oaks, California office in Ventura County.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.

Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?

Bella Vista Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, and it does not by itself determine quality of care.

How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?

Bella Vista Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since October 20, 2020.

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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when life expectancy is limited.

Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?

Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention.

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 Bella Vista Hospice Care at (818) 812-6545 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I start hospice care with this provider?

The CMS data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Bella Vista Hospice Care at (818) 812-6545 to learn how to begin care.

What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?

Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is provided; contact Bella Vista Hospice Care at (818) 812-6545 for details specific to your needs.

How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review Bella Vista Hospice Care's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11648?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.