Pacific Crest Hospice Of Ventura County Llc
Ventura, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51565)
CMS process measure: 70.91 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 808-2646 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for Pacific Crest Hospice Of Ventura County LLC, but 91% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 70.91 is below the California state average of 93.41.
Pacific Crest Hospice Of Ventura County LLC serves 31 ZIP codes from its Ventura, California office in Ventura County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific location is served.
Yes, Pacific Crest Hospice Of Ventura County LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN B51565), certified since January 19, 2023. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pacific Crest Hospice Of Ventura County LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Ventura, California and surrounding communities in Ventura County. CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice, so families should confirm this detail directly with the provider. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 19, 2023.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, no overall star rating is currently published for this hospice, which CMS often notes happens when patient counts are too small to generate a reliable rating rather than reflecting anything about quality. However, among caregivers who responded, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 70.91, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A related care index score of 10 and a measure showing 74.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life are also reported by CMS.
This hospice's service area, according to CMS data, covers 31 ZIP codes from its Ventura, CA office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and review the Care Compare listing for the most current information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Pacific Crest Hospice Of Ventura County LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN B51565) since January 19, 2023, 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 an overall star rating for this hospice, but 91% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 70.91, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 31 ZIP codes from its Ventura, CA location 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?
CMS data provided here does not list an ownership type for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (760) 808-2646 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 19, 2023.
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 life-limiting illness who have generally stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive supportive medical care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (760) 808-2646 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (760) 808-2646 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of its service area — contact the hospice at (760) 808-2646 for further details and review its Medicare Care Compare listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51565?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.