Natures Care Hospice
Simi Valley, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51734)
CMS process measure: 92.31 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (747) 286-6880 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Natures Care Hospice, so there is no star rating or percent-recommend figure available yet. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 92.31, slightly below the California state average of 93.41.
Natures Care Hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its Simi Valley, California office, located in Ventura County.
Yes, Natures Care Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN B51734, certified since August 16, 2023; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Natures Care Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Simi Valley, California and surrounding communities in Ventura County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 16, 2023, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Natures Care Hospice in the current Care Compare data set — this is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided. Families are encouraged to check Care Compare periodically, as survey data is updated over time.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Natures Care Hospice scored 92.31, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it slightly below the state average on this measure. As with any single quality metric, this figure should be considered alongside other information families gather when evaluating a provider.
Natures Care Hospice reports serving 22 ZIP codes from its Simi Valley office. All figures cited here come directly from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should consult the official Care Compare listing directly for the most current figures and any additional details not covered here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Natures Care Hospice?
Yes, Natures Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B51734), certified since August 16, 2023. 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 Natures Care Hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate anything negative about care quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Natures Care Hospice scored 92.31, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — slightly below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Natures Care Hospice serves 22 ZIP codes from its office in Simi Valley, Ventura County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Natures Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 16, 2023, according to CMS Care Compare data.
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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have stopped curative treatment, typically with 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 curing an illness; it is not about giving up, but about receiving support suited to a patient's goals.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Natures Care Hospice at (747) 286-6880 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Natures Care Hospice directly at (747) 286-6880 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about care locations, staffing availability, how quickly care can begin, and how a hospice communicates with the family — contact Natures Care Hospice at (747) 286-6880 to ask these questions directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Natures Care Hospice (CCN B51734) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51734?state=CA to review the latest CMS data.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the data provided for Natures Care Hospice; contact the hospice at (747) 286-6880 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
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.