United Hearts Hospice Health Services
Simi Valley, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921730)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (805) 791-3579 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for United Hearts Hospice Health Services. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
United Hearts Hospice Health Services serves 36 ZIP codes from its office in Simi Valley, California, in Ventura County.
Yes, United Hearts Hospice Health Services is Medicare-certified, with CCN 921730, certified since September 18, 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
United Hearts Hospice Health Services is a for-profit hospice based in Simi Valley, California, serving Ventura County. According to CMS Care Compare data, it has been Medicare-certified since September 18, 2017 (CCN 921730).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 — for this hospice. This often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means the data is not yet available publicly.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects whether a hospice consistently delivers a set of recommended care processes, United Hearts Hospice Health Services scored 100.00, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. Its care index score is listed as 10.
The hospice reports serving 36 ZIP codes from its Simi Valley office, indicating a fairly broad service area within Ventura County.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility. No cost or fee information is provided here beyond that basic fact. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. United Hearts Hospice Health Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 921730) since September 18, 2017, 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 there are too few surveyed patients to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 36 ZIP codes from its office in Simi Valley, California, in Ventura County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
United Hearts Hospice Health Services is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it can be one factor families consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 18, 2017.
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, typically when a doctor certifies 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 the hospice at (805) 791-3579 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (805) 791-3579 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (805) 791-3579 for anything not covered there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up United Hearts Hospice Health Services (CCN 921730) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921730?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.