Superior Hospice Inc
Lompoc, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11519)
CMS process measure: 62.32 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (805) 742-4519 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for Superior Hospice Inc, but 90% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and 90% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 62.32, below the California state average of 93.41.
Superior Hospice Inc serves 16 ZIP codes from its Lompoc, California office in Santa Barbara County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within the service area.
Yes, Superior Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11519), certified since October 9, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
About this hospice
Superior Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice serving the Lompoc, California area from its office in Santa Barbara County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 9, 2020 (CCN A11519).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported favorably on their experience: 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed families is small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Superior Hospice Inc scored 62.32, which is below the California state average of 93.41. Families may want to ask the hospice directly about this measure when comparing options. CMS also reports a hospice care index score of 8 and notes that 15.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data available.
Superior Hospice Inc's service area covers 16 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost figures beyond that benefit are stated here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Superior Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11519), certified since October 9, 2020, 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 Hospice Survey, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Superior Hospice Inc, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Superior Hospice Inc scored 62.32 on the CMS composite process measure, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports that 15.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Superior Hospice Inc serves 16 ZIP codes from its office in Lompoc, California, in Santa Barbara County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Superior Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it can be a factor some families consider alongside CMS survey results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Superior Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 9, 2020.
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 rather than cure and is typically for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Superior Hospice Inc; contact the hospice at (805) 742-4519 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; contact Superior Hospice Inc directly at (805) 742-4519 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, the composite process score, staffing, service area, and how the hospice handles visits in the last days of life; contact Superior Hospice Inc at (805) 742-4519 for specifics beyond what CMS publishes.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Superior Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11519?state=CA to review its current CMS quality data.
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.