Oakhurst Hospice
Westlake Village, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551682)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 231-6000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process-of-care score for Oakhurst Hospice, so no star rating, recommend percentage, or comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 is currently available. This is often due to a small number of surveyed families rather than a quality concern.
Oakhurst Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its office in Westlake Village, California, in Ventura County.
Yes, Oakhurst Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551682, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Oakhurst Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice provider located in Westlake Village, California, in Ventura County. It is operated as a for-profit agency and has been Medicare-certified since February 21, 2013 (CCN 551682).
CMS Care Compare collects family caregiver experiences through the CAHPS Hospice Survey and publishes process-of-care measures for certified hospices. For Oakhurst Hospice, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9-10. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed families for CMS to report results reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 is currently available (CMS lists the comparison status as "not reported").
According to the data provided, Oakhurst Hospice's service area currently includes 1 ZIP code, reflecting a narrow, localized service footprint from its Westlake Village office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or coverage details beyond this general fact are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check the official listing directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Oakhurst Hospice?
Yes, Oakhurst Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551682) and has been since February 21, 2013. 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 Oakhurst Hospice, which often happens when too few families were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Oakhurst Hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Oakhurst Hospice serves 1 ZIP code, based out of its Westlake Village, California office in Ventura County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Oakhurst Hospice is organized as a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may want to ask how it affects services offered.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Oakhurst Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 21, 2013.
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 people who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Oakhurst Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (480) 231-6000 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Oakhurst Hospice at (480) 231-6000 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; for Oakhurst Hospice, some of this information has not yet been published by CMS, so contacting the hospice directly at (480) 231-6000 can help fill in gaps.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Oakhurst Hospice (CCN 551682) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551682?state=CA to review the most current CMS data.
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.