Sebastian Hospice Care Inc
Simi Valley, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551574)
CMS process measure: 90.48 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (805) 522-5352 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Sebastian Hospice Care Inc, so a star rating or recommendation percentage is not available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 90.48, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Sebastian Hospice Care Inc serves 30 ZIP codes from its Simi Valley, CA office in Ventura County.
Yes, Sebastian Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551574, since 2010); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sebastian Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Simi Valley, California, serving families in Ventura County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 21, 2010.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for Sebastian Hospice Care Inc. This is often due to a small number of surveyed patients and does not indicate poor quality of care; it simply means CMS has not made this data available for this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Sebastian Hospice Care Inc scored 90.48, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A care index score of 8 is also reported by CMS, though CMS has not detailed the visits-in-the-last-days-of-life percentage for this hospice.
Sebastian Hospice Care Inc reports serving 30 ZIP codes from its Simi Valley office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Sebastian Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551574) since February 21, 2010, 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 (star rating or recommendation percentages) for this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Sebastian Hospice Care Inc scored 90.48 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 30 ZIP codes 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 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sebastian Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS as part of provider information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 21, 2010, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside treatment for a serious illness at any stage, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for people with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; other medical care unrelated to the terminal diagnosis can often continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Sebastian Hospice Care Inc at (805) 522-5352 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include intake procedures; please contact Sebastian Hospice Care Inc at (805) 522-5352 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; for specifics about this hospice, contact (805) 522-5352 and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sebastian Hospice Care Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551574?state=CA using CCN 551574.
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.