Generation Care, Inc
Thousand Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921622)
CMS process measure: 64.13 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 100 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (805) 496-0044 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Generation Care, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 64.13, below the California state average of 93.41.
Generation Care, Inc serves 100 ZIP codes from its Thousand Oaks, CA office in Ventura County.
Yes, Generation Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921622, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Generation Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Thousand Oaks, California, serving families in Ventura County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since May 12, 2017.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Generation Care, Inc. This is often the result of too few surveyed patients to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not made that data available for this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Generation Care, Inc scored 64.13, 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 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 11.9% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Generation Care, Inc reports serving a broad area, covering 100 ZIP codes from its Thousand Oaks office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Generation Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921622) since May 12, 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 Generation Care, Inc, often because 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?
On the CMS composite process measure, Generation Care, Inc scored 64.13, below the California state average of 93.41; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and visits in the last days of life for 11.9% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Generation Care, Inc serves 100 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 100 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Generation Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Generation Care, Inc has been Medicare-certified since May 12, 2017, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and quality of life alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is palliative care focused on comfort for people with a terminal diagnosis who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up on care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Generation Care, Inc provides care; please contact the hospice at (805) 496-0044 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Generation Care, Inc at (805) 496-0044 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care needs will be met; contact Generation Care, Inc at (805) 496-0044 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Generation Care, Inc's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921622?state=CA to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.