Med Care Hospice Inc
Newbury Park, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21612)
CMS process measure: 76.47 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (310) 721-1918 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Med Care Hospice Inc, so no star rating or percentage recommending it is currently available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 76.47, below the California state average of 93.41.
Med Care Hospice Inc serves 31 ZIP codes from its Newbury Park, California office in Ventura County.
Yes, Med Care Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B21612, certified since July 2, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Med Care Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Newbury Park, California, serving families in Ventura County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 2, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B21612.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9-10 are all currently unavailable. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not yet published enough survey responses to report the measure.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completed a set of recommended care processes, Med Care Hospice Inc scored 76.47, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure.
The hospice reports serving 31 ZIP codes from its Newbury Park office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing directly for the most current figures and to contact the hospice for details not covered by CMS data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Med Care Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21612) since July 2, 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 with smaller patient counts; 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, Med Care Hospice Inc scored 76.47, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 31 ZIP codes from its Newbury Park, California office in Ventura County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Med Care Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may wish to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 2, 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, while hospice care is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis 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 curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or support, but rather receiving care aimed at comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Med Care Hospice Inc at (310) 721-1918 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available here does not describe the intake process; contact Med Care Hospice Inc at (310) 721-1918 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Med Care Hospice Inc at (310) 721-1918 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Med Care Hospice Inc's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21612?state=CA.
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.