Ultimate Great Care Hospice Inc
Simi Valley, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551627)
CMS process measure: 90.24 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 601-8501 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Ultimate Great Care Hospice Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 90.24, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Ultimate Great Care Hospice Inc serves 44 ZIP codes from its Simi Valley, California office in Ventura County.
Yes, Ultimate Great Care Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551627, since 2011); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ultimate Great Care Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Simi Valley, California, serving families in Ventura County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 4, 2011.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to too few surveyed patients to report reliably, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Ultimate Great Care Hospice Inc scored 90.24, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 5 for this hospice, and shows 0.0% for visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 44 ZIP codes.
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 available in this profile. 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 before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Ultimate Great Care Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551627) since August 4, 2011, 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 because too few patients were surveyed to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process score is 90.24, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this CMS measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Ultimate Great Care Hospice Inc serves 44 ZIP codes from its office in Simi Valley, Ventura County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ultimate Great Care Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 4, 2011, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for people who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the illness; patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The available CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (818) 601-8501 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (818) 601-8501 for information on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (818) 601-8501 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ultimate Great Care Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551627?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.