Lenus Care Llc
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51576)
CMS process measure: 96.3 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 552-6054 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Lenus Care LLC, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 96.30 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Lenus Care LLC serves 19 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield, California office in Kern County.
Yes, Lenus Care LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN B51576, since July 29, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lenus Care LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Bakersfield, California and the surrounding Kern County area. The listing data does not specify whether the agency is for-profit, non-profit, or government-run, so families should confirm ownership directly with the hospice. Lenus Care has been Medicare-certified since July 29, 2022 (CCN B51576).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Lenus Care LLC. This gap often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Lenus Care LLC scored 96.30, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 64.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to Care Compare data.
Lenus Care LLC's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 19 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Lenus Care LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN B51576) since July 29, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Lenus Care LLC, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliable figures; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Lenus Care LLC's composite process score is 96.30, above the California state average of 93.41, and CMS reports a care index score of 9 with 64.0% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Lenus Care LLC serves 19 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield, California office in Kern County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The available CMS data does not specify Lenus Care LLC's ownership type; please contact the hospice at (800) 552-6054 to confirm this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Lenus Care LLC has been Medicare-certified since July 29, 2022.
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 focused on comfort for patients who have chosen to stop 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 to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for Lenus Care LLC; please contact the hospice at (800) 552-6054 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not describe the intake process; contact Lenus Care LLC at (800) 552-6054 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact Lenus Care LLC directly at (800) 552-6054 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Lenus Care LLC's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51576?state=CA to confirm current ratings and details.
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.