Santa Barbara Hospice And Palliative Care Inc
Santa Barbara, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21574)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (888) 415-4159 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure for Santa Barbara Hospice And Palliative Care Inc, often because too few surveys were completed to report reliably. This does not mean the hospice provides poor quality care — it simply means CMS has not released those figures for this provider.
Santa Barbara Hospice And Palliative Care Inc serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Santa Barbara, California, in Santa Barbara County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Santa Barbara Hospice And Palliative Care Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B21574, certified since June 4, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies that they meet the eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Santa Barbara Hospice And Palliative Care Inc is a for-profit hospice serving Santa Barbara, California and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 4, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B21574.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice's CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including its star rating, the percentage of caregivers who said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating it 9 or 10 — have not been published by CMS for this provider. This is often the case for smaller hospices where too few surveys were completed to report results reliably, and it does not indicate poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score or care index score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 can be made at this time; CMS's dataset lists this hospice's standing versus the state as 'not reported.'
Care Compare data indicate this hospice serves a ZIP code area covering 13 ZIP codes in and around Santa Barbara County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost or coverage details beyond that are included here.
All figures above reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data available. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the official Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Santa Barbara Hospice And Palliative Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21574) as of June 4, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a physician certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommending, percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are small; it is not evidence of poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists this hospice's composite process measure as 'not reported,' so no comparison can be made against the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS's published quality measures and survey results, where available, are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 4, 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 people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, usually when a doctor estimates 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 and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify the settings in which this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (888) 415-4159 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (888) 415-4159 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, staffing, services offered, and how quickly the hospice can respond to needs; contact this hospice at (888) 415-4159 for specifics not included in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21574?state=CA to confirm CMS-reported details.
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.