Carelink Hospice, Inc
Thousand Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551753)
CMS process measure: 92.65 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 93 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (805) 494-9199 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as star rating or percent who would recommend — for Carelink Hospice, Inc. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 92.65, which CMS classifies as at the California state average of 93.41.
Carelink Hospice, Inc serves 93 ZIP codes from its Thousand Oaks, California office in Ventura County. Families in that broad service area may be eligible for care from this hospice.
Yes, Carelink Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551753, since 2013). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Carelink Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Thousand Oaks, California, in Ventura County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 22, 2013.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the result of small patient counts during the survey period and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released the figures publicly.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Carelink Hospice scored 92.65, compared to a California state average of 93.41. CMS classifies this as being at the state average. CMS has not published a separate care index score or a visits-in-the-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice in the data reviewed here.
Carelink Hospice reports serving 93 ZIP codes from its Thousand Oaks office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries once a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS or the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Carelink Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified under CCN 551753, effective August 22, 2013, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, Carelink Hospice scored 92.65, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — CMS classifies this as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Carelink Hospice, Inc reports serving 93 ZIP codes from its Thousand Oaks, California office in Ventura County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 93 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Carelink Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 22, 2013.
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 for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical treatment for symptom relief and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact Carelink Hospice, Inc at (805) 494-9199 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Carelink Hospice, Inc at (805) 494-9199 for guidance on getting started.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can raise these directly with Carelink Hospice, Inc at (805) 494-9199 and compare details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Carelink Hospice, Inc's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551753?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.