Hillcrest Hospice Inc
Thousand Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51748)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 3 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (805) 370-0050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Hillcrest Hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients. This does not mean the quality of care is poor — families should contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for the latest updates.
Hillcrest Hospice Inc serves 3 ZIP codes from its Thousand Oaks, CA office in Ventura County. Families outside that area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether service can be arranged.
Yes, Hillcrest Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51748, since June 21, 2023). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hillcrest Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around Thousand Oaks, California, in Ventura County. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this provider, so families should confirm with the hospice directly whether it is operated as for-profit, non-profit, or government-run. Hillcrest Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 21, 2023.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Hillcrest Hospice — a common occurrence for hospices with smaller numbers of surveyed patients, and this does not indicate anything about the quality of care provided. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hillcrest Hospice serves 3 ZIP codes from its Thousand Oaks office, indicating a focused local service area in Ventura County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no separate cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the official listing directly and contact the hospice with any questions about services, staffing, or how to begin care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Hillcrest Hospice Inc?
Yes. Hillcrest Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51748, since June 21, 2023), 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 Hillcrest Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not suggest poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for Hillcrest Hospice, so no comparison can be made to the California state average of 93.41 at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hillcrest Hospice Inc serves 3 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 3 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare does not list an ownership type for Hillcrest Hospice in the available data; families can call (805) 370-0050 to ask directly, as ownership can affect organizational structure though not necessarily quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hillcrest Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since June 21, 2023.
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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Hillcrest Hospice Inc at (805) 370-0050 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; contact Hillcrest Hospice Inc at (805) 370-0050 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how care is coordinated, and what family caregivers have reported, then confirm answers directly with Hillcrest Hospice Inc at (805) 370-0050.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hillcrest Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51748?state=CA to review its current CMS-published 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.