Bristol Hospice - Bend, Llc
Bend, OR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 381578)
CMS process measure: 99.17 (state average 96.16 — above state average)
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (541) 550-1155 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for Bristol Hospice - Bend, but 85% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and its composite process score of 99.17 is above the Oregon state average of 96.16. These figures come from CMS Care Compare survey data.
Bristol Hospice - Bend, LLC serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Bend, Oregon, located in Deschutes County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Bristol Hospice - Bend, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 381578), certified since May 24, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies they meet eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice - Bend, LLC is a for-profit hospice serving Bend, Oregon and the surrounding Deschutes County area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 24, 2022, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 381578.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 85% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when survey samples are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects the percentage of recommended care processes delivered — Bristol Hospice - Bend scored 99.17, compared to the Oregon state average of 96.16, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and that 46.9% of patients received visits from staff during the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage.
Bristol Hospice - Bend's service area covers 16 ZIP codes from its Bend, Oregon office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details are provided here beyond that. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice - Bend, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 381578) since May 24, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Per CMS Care Compare data, 85% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice, which often happens with smaller survey samples and does not itself indicate quality concerns.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.17, compared to Oregon's state average of 96.16, which CMS classifies as above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Bend, Oregon, in Deschutes County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bristol Hospice - Bend, LLC is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are better indicators of patient experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 24, 2022.
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 rather than cure for patients typically expected to have six months or less to live. Both emphasize managing symptoms and supporting quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; patients can still receive medical treatment aimed at managing symptoms and pain rather than curing the underlying disease.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Bristol Hospice - Bend, LLC at (541) 550-1155 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin the process, contact Bristol Hospice - Bend, LLC directly at (541) 550-1155 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how care processes compare to state averages, the geographic service area, and how quickly care can begin — all of which can be discussed by calling (541) 550-1155.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice - Bend, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/381578?state=OR 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.