Comforting Care Hospice, Inc
Simi Valley, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921720)
CMS process measure: 80.82 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 72 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (805) 236-8644 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Comforting Care Hospice, so no recommendation percentage or star rating is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scores 80.82, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Comforting Care Hospice serves 72 ZIP codes from its Simi Valley, CA office, located in Ventura County.
Yes, Comforting Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921720, since November 16, 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Comforting Care Hospice, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Simi Valley, California, serving Ventura County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 2017 (CCN 921720).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is too small to report reliably. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means the data has not been published.
On CMS's quality measures, Comforting Care Hospice's composite process score is 80.82, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 9.7% of patients received visits in their last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
The hospice reports serving 72 ZIP codes from its Simi Valley office, reflecting a fairly broad service area within the county and nearby communities.
Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published vintage available; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Comforting Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921720) since November 16, 2017, 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 for this hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 80.82, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure; CMS also reports a care index score of 8.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 72 ZIP codes from its Simi Valley, California office in Ventura County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 72 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Comforting Care Hospice, Inc is a non-profit organization; ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 16, 2017.
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 for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients continue to receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact Comforting Care Hospice at (805) 236-8644 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the process for starting care; please contact Comforting Care Hospice at (805) 236-8644 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about services offered, staffing, coverage area, and CMS quality scores; contact Comforting Care Hospice at (805) 236-8644 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Comforting Care Hospice, Inc (CCN 921720) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921720?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.