Dignity Health Hospice
Santa Maria, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051592)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 40 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (805) 739-3830 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dignity Health Hospice in Santa Maria, CA has a 4-star family caregiver rating on CMS's CAHPS survey, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Dignity Health Hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its Santa Maria, California office in Santa Barbara County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Dignity Health Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 051592, certified since 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Dignity Health Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Santa Maria, California, serving Santa Barbara County and surrounding areas. The hospice has an ownership type classified by CMS as "Other" and has been Medicare-certified since September 10, 1992 (CCN 051592).
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Dignity Health Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 47.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Dignity Health Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 40 ZIP codes from its Santa Maria office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can occur simply because of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are included here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and review the Medicare Care Compare listing for the most current information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Dignity Health Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051592), certified since September 10, 1992. 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 87% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 83% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 100.00, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Dignity Health Hospice serves 40 ZIP codes from its office in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 40 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure but is not itself a measure of care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Dignity Health Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 10, 1992.
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 when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care — it shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life for the patient and support for their family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Dignity Health Hospice at (805) 739-3830 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the admission process; please contact Dignity Health Hospice at (805) 739-3830 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and staffing; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures above and contact them directly at (805) 739-3830 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Dignity Health Hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051592?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.