OAKHURST HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 910 HAMPSHIRE ROAD, SUITE S
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- February 21, 2013
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 10 |
| Physicians | 6 |
30
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what OAKHURST HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2019.
Support at Oakhurst Hospice
Oakhurst Hospice provides compassionate end-of-life care for families in Westlake Village, California. Located on Hampshire Road, this team focuses on comfort and dignity for patients facing life-limiting illnesses. They serve the Ventura County area with a dedicated staff trained to manage symptoms and provide emotional support. Their goal is to help patients spend their final months in a familiar, peaceful setting. Choosing the right hospice is a deeply personal decision. It requires finding a team that aligns with your family's specific values and care needs. Oakhurst Hospice works to bridge that gap by offering professional medical care alongside meaningful companionship. They understand that every family journey is unique. So, they tailor their visits to fit the rhythm of your home life. Having this kind of local support can truly make a difficult time feel much less overwhelming for everyone involved.
About Oakhurst Hospice
Oakhurst Hospice operates as a for-profit provider. They have been certified by Medicare since February 21, 2013. That is over a decade of experience serving the local community. Being Medicare-certified means they meet specific federal standards for care and safety. This is a big deal because it ensures families have access to a baseline of quality. For-profit status simply describes their business model, but it does not dictate the quality of care they provide. You should always look at the individual team members when you interview them. Ask about their staff-to-patient ratios or how they handle after-hours emergencies. The thing is, the best hospice care often comes down to the personality of the nurse or aide who visits your home. You want someone who listens well and acts with kindness. Make sure to ask how they handle pain management and if they have staff available for spiritual or grief support.
Quality Ratings
Understanding Hospice Care in Westlake Village
Families in Westlake Village have several options for hospice care. The area is served by both local and regional providers, which gives you choices. That said, it can feel like a lot to sort through while you are already grieving or stressed. Hospice care is not just about medical treatment. It is about improving the quality of your loved one's remaining time. Most hospice teams include doctors, nurses, home health aides, and social workers. They all work together to ease pain and provide comfort. Many people wait too long to start hospice. They think it is only for the final few days of life. But hospice can actually help for months if a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less. Starting early often leads to better symptom management. It also gives the family more time to build a relationship with their care team.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Picking the right partner is vital. You should feel empowered to ask tough questions during your initial meeting. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to your home if an emergency happens in the middle of the night. You deserve to know that help is truly available. Second, ask about their approach to managing pain and difficult symptoms. Do they have a specific plan for changing medications if the current ones stop working? Third, ask how they support the family after the patient passes away. Grief support is a core part of hospice, but every agency offers different levels of help. Finally, ask if they have volunteers who can sit with your loved one to provide extra company. Sometimes, having a volunteer stop by for an hour can give the primary caregiver a much-needed break. Trust your gut. If a team does not feel right, keep looking.
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