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Buena Vista Palliative Care & Home Health

Thousand Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 557165)

CMS quality rating: 4.5★ (state average 3★ — above state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (805) 676-1453 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Buena Vista Palliative Care & Home Health holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the California state average of 3 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.

Buena Vista Palliative Care & Home Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 26 ZIP codes from its Thousand Oaks, California office.

Yes, Buena Vista Palliative Care & Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 557165, certified since December 12, 1991, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are available beyond this certification status.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Buena Vista Palliativ… Buena Vista Palliativ…: 4.5★ 4.5★ CA average CA average: 3★ 3★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
Nursing CarePhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyMedical Social ServicesHome Health Aide

About this agency

Buena Vista Palliative Care & Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Thousand Oaks, California, certified since December 12, 1991. The agency is a proprietary (for-profit) organization offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Buena Vista holds a 4.5-star overall quality rating, which is above the California state average of 3 stars. The agency also received a 4-star patient survey rating, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS surveys.

Performance measures reported by CMS show that 99.83% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 97.56% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare quality measure reporting.

Buena Vista Palliative Care & Home Health serves a service area covering 26 ZIP codes from its Thousand Oaks, California office. The agency's Medicare certification number (CCN) is 557165.

All ratings and performance figures cited here are sourced from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published data vintage available at the time of this profile. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to verify current ratings and details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Buena Vista Palliative Care & Home Health is Medicare-certified under CCN 557165, certified since December 12, 1991, so eligible services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.

What services does this agency offer?

The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.

What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

The agency holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the California state average of 3 stars.

What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?

The agency received a 4-star patient survey rating on CMS Care Compare.

How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?

You can verify current ratings and staffing details directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/557165?state=CA.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

The agency serves 26 ZIP codes from its Thousand Oaks, California office.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Consider asking about staff availability, specific care plans, and how they coordinate with your physician; contact the agency at (805) 676-1453 for specifics and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?

The data provided does not address this distinction; contact the agency at (805) 676-1453 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for more information.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 12, 1991.

Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?

The agency is a proprietary (for-profit) organization according to CMS ownership records.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

Cost figures are not published in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (805) 676-1453 to discuss costs and payment options.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can reach Buena Vista Palliative Care & Home Health at (805) 676-1453 to inquire about starting care.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/12/1991. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.