Traditions Health
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551539)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (661) 864-0490 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 71% would definitely recommend Traditions Health, and 72% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Traditions Health serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Bakersfield, California, located in Kern County.
Yes, Traditions Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 551539, since 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Traditions Health is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Bakersfield, California and surrounding Kern County communities. It is a for-profit hospice, certified by Medicare since November 7, 2008 (CCN 551539).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers reported that 71% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 72% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, often due to small patient survey counts, which does not indicate poor quality.
On the CMS composite process quality measure, Traditions Health scored 100.00, which is above the California state average of 93.41. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed key care processes recorded by CMS. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 42.3% of patients, per CMS data.
Traditions Health serves a broad area, covering 32 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield 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. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Traditions Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 551539) since November 7, 2008, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In CMS survey data, 71% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Traditions Health, and 72% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available, which is often due to small patient survey counts rather than a quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Traditions Health's CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Traditions Health serves 32 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield, California office in Kern County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Traditions Health is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but CMS publishes it as part of its transparency data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Traditions Health has been Medicare-certified since November 7, 2008.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is generally for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort in the final phase of life.
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 is not about giving up but about a different kind of care and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Traditions Health delivers care; please contact the hospice at (661) 864-0490 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Traditions Health directly at (661) 864-0490 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, and the range of ZIP codes served — all information families can review for Traditions Health on Medicare Care Compare, then confirm directly with the hospice at (661) 864-0490.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Traditions Health (CCN 551539) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551539?state=CA to confirm current ratings and 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.