Passages Hospice Care, Inc
Simi Valley, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31761)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (805) 865-5681 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Passages Hospice Care, Inc, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. Families can contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
Passages Hospice Care, Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Simi Valley, CA office in Ventura County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Passages Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B31761, certified since December 30, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Passages Hospice Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Simi Valley, California, serving Ventura County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 30, 2021, identified by CCN B31761. Ownership type was not provided in the available CMS data, so families should confirm this detail directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be taken as a sign of lower quality. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Passages Hospice Care, Inc, so no comparison can be made to the California state average composite score of 93.41.
Based on CMS data, Passages Hospice Care, Inc's service area currently includes 1 ZIP code from its Simi Valley office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or fee details are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to 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, Passages Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B31761), certified since December 30, 2021. 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, often due to small patient counts, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Passages Hospice Care, Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Simi Valley, 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?
Ownership type was not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (805) 865-5681 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Passages Hospice Care, Inc has been Medicare-certified since December 30, 2021, according to CMS records.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer the goal, typically for those with 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, dignity, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it is not about giving up but about receiving a different kind of support tailored to a person's needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Passages Hospice Care, Inc at (805) 865-5681 to ask about their specific care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake details; please contact Passages Hospice Care, Inc at (805) 865-5681 to learn about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's Care Compare listing and contact them directly at (805) 865-5681 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Passages Hospice Care, Inc's certification and any published quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31761?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.