Hoffmann Hospice
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051646)
CMS process measure: 98.33 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (661) 410-1010 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hoffmann Hospice earned a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.33 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Hoffmann Hospice serves 46 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield, California office in Kern County.
Yes, Hoffmann Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051646, since 1995); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hoffmann Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider based in Bakersfield, California, serving Kern County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since January 25, 1995, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Hoffmann Hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating. Ninety-one percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of families who received care through this hospice, as reported to CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, Hoffmann Hospice scored 98.33, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 44.2% of patients received visits in their final days of life, based on available CMS data.
Hoffmann Hospice reports serving 46 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield office, indicating a fairly broad service area across the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. This profile does not include cost details beyond that fact, and does not describe staffing or facilities beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hoffmann Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051646) since January 25, 1995, 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?
In CMS's CAHPS survey, Hoffmann Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hoffmann Hospice scored 98.33 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to California's state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hoffmann Hospice serves 46 ZIP codes from its office in Bakersfield, Kern County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hoffmann Hospice is a non-profit organization; ownership type can influence organizational priorities, but CMS quality measures are the most direct way to compare care experience across hospices regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hoffmann Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 25, 1995.
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 specifically for people with a life-limiting illness 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 to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Hoffmann Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (661) 410-1010 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Hoffmann Hospice, contact them directly at (661) 410-1010 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how care needs are met, and how family satisfaction and quality scores compare; you can review Hoffmann Hospice's published CMS figures and contact them at (661) 410-1010 for further detail.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hoffmann Hospice (CCN 051646) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051646?state=CA to confirm 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.