Santa Maria Hospice, Inc
Santa Maria, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921742)
CMS process measure: 80.65 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (805) 361-0264 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Santa Maria Hospice, Inc, so a star rating or recommend percentage isn't available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 80.65, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Santa Maria Hospice, Inc serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Santa Maria, California, in Santa Barbara County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Santa Maria Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921742, since February 5, 2018). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Santa Maria Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Santa Maria, California, serving families in Santa Barbara County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 5, 2018 (CCN 921742).
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as the star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 — for this hospice. This is often the result of small patient counts rather than an indication of poor quality, and families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current figures.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, Santa Maria Hospice, Inc scored 80.65, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS data also lists a care index score of 6 and shows that 20.5% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Santa Maria Hospice, Inc reports serving 10 ZIP codes from its Santa Maria office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the hospice's full profile on Medicare Care Compare and speak directly with the hospice to confirm any details relevant to their care needs, as this profile reflects only what CMS has published and nothing more.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Santa Maria Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921742, since February 5, 2018), 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 CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not necessarily reflect quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process score is 80.65, which is below the California state average of 93.41, according to the most recent CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Santa Maria Hospice, Inc reports serving 10 ZIP codes from its Santa Maria, California office in Santa Barbara County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Santa Maria Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 5, 2018, 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 for those with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 does not mean giving up on care, dignity, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Santa Maria Hospice, Inc at (805) 361-0264 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 Santa Maria Hospice, Inc at (805) 361-0264 for guidance and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is delivered — contact Santa Maria Hospice, Inc at (805) 361-0264 to discuss these directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Santa Maria Hospice, Inc (CCN 921742) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921742?state=CA to review CMS's published 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.