Vna Health
Santa Barbara, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051540)
CMS process measure: 99.25 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (805) 965-5555 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vna Health has a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.25 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Vna Health serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Santa Barbara, California, in Santa Barbara County.
Yes, Vna Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 051540, since 1988), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vna Health is a non-profit hospice based in Santa Barbara, California, serving Santa Barbara County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 1988 (CCN 051540), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Vna Health received an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-two percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience as 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family members of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Vna Health scored 99.25, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 65.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Vna Health's service area currently spans 31 ZIP codes, based on CMS records. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries once a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Vna Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 051540) since December 2, 1988, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Vna Health received a 4-star rating, with 92% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Vna Health's composite process score is 99.25, which is above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Vna Health serves 31 ZIP codes from its Santa Barbara, California office in Santa Barbara County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vna Health is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality data, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Vna Health has been Medicare-certified since December 2, 1988.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Vna Health; please contact the hospice at (805) 965-5555 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; please contact Vna Health directly at (805) 965-5555 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of its service area — all of which are reported here from CMS data; for specifics on services and staffing, contact Vna Health at (805) 965-5555.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vna Health directly using CCN 051540 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051540?state=CA to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.