Blue Ribbon Hospice, Inc
Thousand Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11749)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (805) 601-7711 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Blue Ribbon Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. This typically happens when a hospice has a smaller number of surveyed patients, and it does not indicate poor quality.
Blue Ribbon Hospice, Inc serves 24 ZIP codes from its office in Thousand Oaks, California, located in Ventura County.
Yes, Blue Ribbon Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN A11749, certified since March 5, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they qualify.
About this hospice
Blue Ribbon Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Thousand Oaks, California, serving Ventura County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since March 5, 2021 (CCN A11749).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, or the percentage rating it 9 or 10 out of 10. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released enough survey responses to report the measure publicly.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Blue Ribbon Hospice, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 is available at this time. A care index score of 7 has been reported by CMS for this hospice, though additional context for that figure was not provided in the underlying data.
Blue Ribbon Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 24 ZIP codes from its Thousand Oaks office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's most recent publication vintage; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Blue Ribbon Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11749) since March 5, 2021, 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 this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
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, so no comparison to California's state average of 93.41 is currently available. CMS has reported a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Blue Ribbon Hospice, Inc serves 24 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 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Blue Ribbon Hospice, Inc is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 5, 2021, 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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have stopped pursuing curative treatment, typically when life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, as patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Blue Ribbon Hospice, Inc at (805) 601-7711 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Blue Ribbon Hospice, Inc directly at (805) 601-7711 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact Blue Ribbon Hospice, Inc at (805) 601-7711 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11749?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.