Bridgewater Hospice
Torrance, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01745)
CMS process measure: 77.78 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 000-0000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Bridgewater Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 77.78 compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
Bridgewater Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Torrance, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Bridgewater Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A01745, since January 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bridgewater Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Torrance, California, serving families in Los Angeles County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 3, 2020, under CCN A01745.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for Bridgewater Hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report the data reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Bridgewater Hospice scored 77.78, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — below the state average. A care index score of 9 is also on record, though CMS provides limited context for this figure on its own.
Bridgewater Hospice reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its Torrance office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the listing directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions about current services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bridgewater Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 3, 2020 (CCN A01745), 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 Bridgewater Hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; this does not necessarily reflect quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Bridgewater Hospice scored 77.78, below the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bridgewater Hospice reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its office in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bridgewater Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, and CMS quality measures should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bridgewater Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 3, 2020.
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 life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than pursuing a cure, but patients can still receive care for pain, symptoms, and other needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Bridgewater Hospice delivers care; contact the hospice at (909) 000-0000 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Bridgewater Hospice at (909) 000-0000 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, services offered, and coverage area; contact Bridgewater Hospice at (909) 000-0000 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bridgewater Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01745?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.