Bristol Hospice - Redding
Redding, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751664)
CMS process measure: 99.44 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (855) 472-3892 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bristol Hospice - Redding has a CMS CAHPS family caregiver star rating of 4 out of 5, with 85% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 99.44 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Bristol Hospice - Redding serves 29 ZIP codes from its Redding, California office in Shasta County.
Yes, Bristol Hospice - Redding is Medicare-certified (CCN 751664, since June 2015), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice - Redding is a for-profit hospice serving Redding, California and the surrounding Shasta County area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 2015 (CCN 751664).
According to CMS Care Compare data based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Bristol Hospice - Redding received an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. Among families surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated the hospice a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects whether core hospice care processes were consistently delivered, Bristol Hospice - Redding scored 99.44, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 for this hospice, and shows that 46.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
Bristol Hospice - Redding's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 29 ZIP codes from its Redding office.
Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts required for reliable reporting, and should not be interpreted as reflecting poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details directly with CMS or the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Bristol Hospice - Redding is Medicare-certified (CCN 751664, certified since June 2015). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries 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 - Redding earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 85% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 84% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Bristol Hospice - Redding's composite process score is 99.44, which CMS data shows is above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Bristol Hospice - Redding serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Redding, Shasta County, California.
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 - Redding is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and family survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bristol Hospice - Redding has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 2015.
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 and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
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 on care or support, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
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 - Redding at (855) 472-3892 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; please contact Bristol Hospice - Redding directly at (855) 472-3892 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs will be met; you can review these details for Bristol Hospice - Redding on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (855) 472-3892.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice - Redding directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751664?state=CA to confirm current CMS-reported ratings and measures.
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.