Fortis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc
Thousand Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21736)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 212-0350 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Fortis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc, often because of a small number of patients served. Families can contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Fortis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Thousand Oaks, California office in Ventura County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Fortis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B21736, certified since September 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that care is needed.
About this hospice
Fortis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Thousand Oaks, California, serving Ventura County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 2021, meaning it meets federal health and safety standards required to participate in the Medicare program.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Fortis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc does not yet have published results from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers. This means CMS has not released a star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as an indication of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published enough survey responses to report the measure.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score, a care index score, or a 'visits in the last days of life' percentage for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 is currently available.
Fortis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc's service area, as recorded by CMS, covers 1 ZIP code from its Thousand Oaks office.
Families considering hospice care under Medicare should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Fortis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21736) since September 1, 2021, 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 a hospice has served a small number of patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 1 ZIP code 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 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Fortis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families may wish to consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms, while hospice care is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
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 all care, but rather choosing a different kind of care focused on symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Fortis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc at (747) 212-0350 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Fortis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc directly at (747) 212-0350 for guidance on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, services offered, and staffing; you can ask Fortis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc these questions directly at (747) 212-0350 and review published data on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Fortis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21736?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.