Bristol Hospice- Lancaster
Lancaster, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01526)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (661) 674-3300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families surveyed by CMS said 88% would definitely recommend Bristol Hospice- Lancaster, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
Bristol Hospice- Lancaster serves 29 ZIP codes from its Lancaster, California office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Bristol Hospice- Lancaster is Medicare-certified (CCN A01526), certified since April 18, 2018, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice- Lancaster is a for-profit hospice located in Lancaster, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 18, 2018, according to CMS Care Compare records.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 88% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their overall experience with the hospice at 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data provided, though these percentages reflect direct feedback from families who worked with the hospice team.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Bristol Hospice- Lancaster scored 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 27.2% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the data supplied.
Bristol Hospice- Lancaster's service area, based on CMS data, covers 29 ZIP codes from its Lancaster office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied and should be verified directly with CMS or the hospice for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice- Lancaster is Medicare-certified (CCN A01526) since April 18, 2018, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Bristol Hospice- Lancaster, and 80% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 29 ZIP codes from its Lancaster, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bristol Hospice- Lancaster is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS survey and process measures give a more direct picture of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 18, 2018.
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 when a patient's life expectancy is limited, typically six months or less as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients can still receive treatment for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Bristol Hospice- Lancaster at (661) 674-3300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Bristol Hospice- Lancaster at (661) 674-3300 for guidance and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice performs on CMS survey and quality measures; contact Bristol Hospice- Lancaster at (661) 674-3300 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice- Lancaster (CCN A01526) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01526?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.