Bristol Hospice- Stockton
Stockton, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051793)
CMS process measure: 99.7 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 126 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (209) 670-8000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bristol Hospice- Stockton earned 3 stars in the CMS family caregiver survey, with 82% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 99.70 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Bristol Hospice- Stockton serves 126 ZIP codes from its Stockton, California office in San Joaquin County. Families in this broader area may be eligible to receive care from this hospice.
Yes, Bristol Hospice- Stockton is Medicare-certified (CCN 051793, since 2006). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice- Stockton is a for-profit hospice based in Stockton, California, serving families in San Joaquin County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 6, 2006 (CCN 051793).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Bristol Hospice- Stockton received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among families surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether core care processes were consistently delivered, Bristol Hospice- Stockton scored 99.70, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and notes that 24.1% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life. Where a measure is not listed here, it means CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, often because of small patient counts, and this should not be read as an indication of poor quality.
Bristol Hospice- Stockton's service area covers 126 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Bristol Hospice- Stockton is Medicare-certified (CCN 051793) since September 6, 2006, 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?
Family caregivers gave Bristol Hospice- Stockton an overall rating of 3 stars, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.70, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bristol Hospice- Stockton, based in Stockton, San Joaquin County, serves 126 ZIP codes.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 126 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bristol Hospice- Stockton is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS publishes it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 6, 2006.
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 stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life, rather than giving up on care altogether.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Bristol Hospice- Stockton at (209) 670-8000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care, contact Bristol Hospice- Stockton directly at (209) 670-8000 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, staff availability, service area coverage, and how care processes compare to state averages — all of which can be discussed with the hospice at (209) 670-8000.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice- Stockton's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051793?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.