By LevinPro HC

Bristol Hospice Holdings Inc. (BHHI) affiliates with 14 hospice facilities in California, positioning it as one of the top ownership entities in the state’s hospice sector, based on the latest CMS data. Nationally, BHHI affiliates with a total of 44 hospice facilities, 43 of which are under full ownership, in addition to one home health facility.

The company’s geographic footprint extends beyond California to states including Oregon, where it affiliates with six facilities, and Texas, with three, among others. In California, other notable competitors with significant facility affiliations include Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, The Pennant Group Inc. and Cornerstone Healthcare Inc. These entities sustain considerable numbers of hospice facilities, contributing to a competitive market landscape.

The ownership count referenced throughout is based on the number of hospice facilities tied or affiliated with each ownership entity, as defined by the most recent CMS database. This term emphasizes affiliation rather than direct operation or ownership, clarifying the nature of these relationships in the hospice sector.