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Hospices in Bakersfield, CA
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As of the CMS Care Compare August 2026 release, 16 Medicare-certified hospices have an address in Bakersfield, CA. 4 have a CMS family caregiver survey star rating, and 2 are rated 4 stars or higher. The highest-rated, at 4 stars, are Bakersfield Community Hospice, Inc and Hoffmann Hospice.
How this list is ordered: by the CMS family caregiver survey star rating, highest first; ties alphabetical; hospices without a rating last (no rating is not a bad rating). Nothing else changes the order, and no hospice can pay us. This page has no ads, sponsors or partner links. Methodology · Ownership disclosure
Hospices, ranked by CMS star rating
- Rank 1
Bakersfield Community Hospice, Inc
4 out of 5 · CMS family caregiver rating1811 Oak St, Ste 160, Bakersfield, CA 93301(661) 327-9800- 84% of family caregivers would definitely recommend
- Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2013 · CCN 551744CMS profile on Care Compare for Bakersfield Community Hospice, Inc - Rank 2
Hoffmann Hospice
4 out of 5 · CMS family caregiver rating4401 Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA 93311(661) 410-1010- 91% of family caregivers would definitely recommend
- Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
Non-Profit · Medicare-certified since 1995 · CCN 051646CMS profile on Care Compare for Hoffmann Hospice - Rank 3
Bristol Hospice - Bakersfield
3 out of 5 · CMS family caregiver rating4900 California Ave, Suite 110a, Bakersfield, CA 93309(661) 716-4000- 83% of family caregivers would definitely recommend
- Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 1998 · CCN 051725CMS profile on Care Compare for Bristol Hospice - Bakersfield - Rank 4
Gentiva
3 out of 5 · CMS family caregiver rating5001 East Commerce Center Drive, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93309(661) 324-1232- 81% of family caregivers would definitely recommend
- Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2000 · CCN 051740CMS profile on Care Compare for Gentiva - Rank 5
Aasta Hospice
No CMS family caregiver rating2920 F Street, Suite 1-10, Bakersfield, CA 93301(661) 523-3686- Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2020 · CCN A01757CMS profile on Care Compare for Aasta Hospice - Rank 6
Adventist Health Home Care Services
No CMS family caregiver rating5500 Ming Ave., Suite 120, Bakersfield, CA 93309(661) 863-2160- Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
Non-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2021 · CCN A11719CMS profile on Care Compare for Adventist Health Home Care Services - Rank 7
American Compassionate Hospice Care Inc
No CMS family caregiver rating5531 Business Park S, Ste 202a, Bakersfield, CA 93309(661) 619-1271- Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2020 · CCN A11543CMS profile on Care Compare for American Compassionate Hospice Care Inc - Rank 8
American Hospice Care, Inc
No CMS family caregiver rating930 Oak Street, Suite B, Bakersfield, CA 93304(661) 304-9373- Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2018 · CCN 921764CMS profile on Care Compare for American Hospice Care, Inc - Rank 9
Ararat Hospice Care, Inc
No CMS family caregiver rating3535 San Dimas St., Ste 12, Bakersfield, CA 93301(661) 444-0871- Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2015 · CCN 751614CMS profile on Care Compare for Ararat Hospice Care, Inc - Rank 10
Lenus Care LLC
No CMS family caregiver rating5060 California Ave Suite 415, Bakersfield, CA 93309(800) 552-6054- Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
Medicare-certified since 2022 · CCN B51576CMS profile on Care Compare for Lenus Care LLC - Rank 11
Liborah Hospice
No CMS family caregiver rating4800 Stockdale Hwy., Ste. 403, Bakersfield, CA 93309(818) 516-4565- Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
Medicare-certified since 2023 · CCN B51699CMS profile on Care Compare for Liborah Hospice - Rank 12
Saviors of Hope Hospice
No CMS family caregiver rating1527 19th St., Ste. 220, Bakersfield, CA 93301(661) 310-3500Medicare-certified since 2022 · CCN B41647CMS profile on Care Compare for Saviors of Hope Hospice - Rank 13
Solace Hospice Care Inc
No CMS family caregiver rating1701 Westwind Dr, Ste 121, Bakersfield, CA 93301(661) 843-7643- Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2021 · CCN B21611CMS profile on Care Compare for Solace Hospice Care Inc - Rank 14
The Doctor's Choice Hospice Health Care Inc.
No CMS family caregiver rating3434 Truxtun Ave Suite 271, Bakersfield, CA 93301(661) 528-1010For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2021 · CCN B21631CMS profile on Care Compare for The Doctor's Choice Hospice Health Care Inc. - Rank 15
Traditions Health
No CMS family caregiver rating5500 Ming Avenue, Suite 190, Bakersfield, CA 93309(661) 864-0490- 71% of family caregivers would definitely recommend
- Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2008 · CCN 551539CMS profile on Care Compare for Traditions Health - Rank 16
Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California
No CMS family caregiver rating1701 G St., Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93301(714) 921-2273Medicare-certified since 2025 · CCN D61551CMS profile on Care Compare for Vitas Healthcare Corporation of California
Who pays
Medicare Part A covers hospice for people whose hospice doctor and regular doctor certify a life expectancy of 6 months or less and who choose comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. You pay nothing for hospice care from a Medicare-approved hospice; a copay of up to $5 per prescription for symptom drugs and 5% for inpatient respite care may apply. Medicare doesn't pay room and board. Source: Medicare.gov.
Common questions
How many hospices are in Bakersfield, CA?
As of the CMS Care Compare August 2026 release, 16 Medicare-certified hospices have an address in Bakersfield, CA.
Which hospices in Bakersfield, CA have the highest CMS ratings?
4 have a CMS family caregiver survey star rating, and 2 are rated 4 stars or higher. The highest-rated, at 4 stars, are Bakersfield Community Hospice, Inc and Hoffmann Hospice.
Does Medicare pay for hospice?
Medicare Part A covers hospice for people whose hospice doctor and regular doctor certify a life expectancy of 6 months or less and who choose comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. You pay nothing for hospice care from a Medicare-approved hospice; a copay of up to $5 per prescription for symptom drugs and 5% for inpatient respite care may apply. Medicare doesn't pay room and board. Source: Medicare.gov.
Can a hospice pay to change this list?
No. Every hospice in the CMS file with an address here is listed, ordered only by the CMS family caregiver survey star rating (ties alphabetical, unrated last). No hospice can pay HomeCareFinder, and these pages carry no ads or partner links.
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Quick facts: 16 Medicare-certified hospices in Bakersfield, CA; 4 have a CMS family caregiver survey star rating and 2 are rated 4+ stars (CMS Care Compare, August 2026); ranked only by CMS stars, never paid.