Bristol Hospice
Hood River, OR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 381554)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 96.16 — above state average)
Serves: 86 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (541) 386-1942 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bristol Hospice has a 2-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 83% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process quality score of 100.00 is above the Oregon state average of 96.16.
Bristol Hospice serves 86 ZIP codes from its Hood River, Oregon office in Hood River County. Families in this broader area may be eligible for its services, though contacting the hospice directly is the best way to confirm coverage for a specific address.
Yes, Bristol Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 381554, certified since 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they meet eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Hood River, Oregon, in Hood River County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 1, 2007 (CCN 381554), and serves families across 86 ZIP codes from its Hood River office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Bristol Hospice a 2-star family caregiver rating. In that same survey, 83% of respondents said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 79% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which tracks whether core care processes were consistently delivered, Bristol Hospice scored 100.00, compared with the Oregon state average of 96.16 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 58.2% of patients, and a care index score of 10 is listed for this hospice.
Where a specific quality measure is not mentioned above, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are too small to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should check the Care Compare website for the most current vintage of these figures before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 1, 2007 (CCN 381554), 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 Hospice Survey, Bristol Hospice received a 2-star family caregiver rating, with 83% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Bristol Hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared with the Oregon state average of 96.16, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bristol Hospice serves 86 ZIP codes from its office in Hood River, Oregon, in Hood River County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 86 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bristol Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bristol Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 1, 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 is focused on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when life expectancy is six months or less.
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; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive symptom management and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data doesn't specify care settings for Bristol Hospice; please contact the hospice at (541) 386-1942 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover the enrollment process; please contact Bristol Hospice directly at (541) 386-1942 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, service area, and how care needs will be met; contacting Bristol Hospice at (541) 386-1942 and reviewing its Medicare Care Compare page can help answer these questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Bristol Hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/381554?state=OR.
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.