Bristol Hospice-California, Llc
Merced, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551501)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (209) 384-1415 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Bristol Hospice-California a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it, and its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Bristol Hospice-California serves 46 ZIP codes from its Merced, California office in Merced County.
Yes, Bristol Hospice-California, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 551501, since 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice-California, LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Merced, California, serving families in Merced County and the surrounding area. The hospice is organized under an "Other" ownership structure and has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 2007.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 4-star overall rating. Among respondents, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 100.00, compared with the California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 38.7% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
Bristol Hospice-California, LLC's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 46 ZIP codes reachable from its Merced office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published survey and quality-measure vintage available for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Bristol Hospice-California, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 551501) since March 8, 2007, 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 survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 88% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% 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 100.00, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists this hospice as serving 46 ZIP codes from its Merced, California office in Merced County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality measures and CAHPS scores reflect the actual care experience regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 8, 2007.
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 generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up 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 Bristol Hospice-California, LLC at (209) 384-1415 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Bristol Hospice-California, LLC directly at (209) 384-1415 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (209) 384-1415 for further detail.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice-California, LLC using CCN 551501 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551501?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.