Solace Hospice Care Inc
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21611)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (661) 843-7643 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Solace Hospice Care Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
Solace Hospice Care Inc serves 21 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield, CA office in Kern County. Families nearby can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Solace Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN B21611, certified since July 19, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Solace Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice serving families in and around Bakersfield, California, in Kern County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 19, 2021, with CCN B21611.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Solace Hospice Care Inc does not have published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, including a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percent rating it 9-10. CMS notes that missing survey figures are often the result of small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects whether hospices deliver a consistent bundle of recommended care processes, Solace Hospice Care Inc scored 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 16.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, as published in Care Compare data.
Solace Hospice Care Inc reports serving 21 ZIP codes from its Bakersfield office, giving families in the surrounding area a sense of the breadth of its service area.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review current details on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Solace Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21611) since July 19, 2021, 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, which often happens when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Solace Hospice Care Inc has a composite process score of 100.00, compared to California's state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 21 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 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Solace Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 19, 2021.
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 is focused on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Solace Hospice Care Inc at (661) 843-7643 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, please contact Solace Hospice Care Inc directly at (661) 843-7643 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these figures on Medicare Care Compare and also ask the hospice directly at (661) 843-7643.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Solace Hospice Care Inc's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21611?state=CA.
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.