Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Ca - Oakla
Oakland, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01539)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (408) 372-7024 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating or recommend percentage for this hospice, often because too few surveys were collected to report. However, on the CMS composite process quality measure, it scored 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of CA - Oakland serves 59 ZIP codes from its Oakland, California office in Alameda County.
Yes, AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of CA - Oakland is Medicare-certified (CCN A01539, since 2019). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of CA - Oakland is a for-profit hospice serving Oakland, California and the surrounding Alameda County area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 27, 2019, under CMS Certification Number A01539.
CMS Care Compare does not show a published CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. CMS notes that survey results are sometimes not published for a hospice, often because too few patient families were surveyed to report reliable results; this is not an indication of poor quality, simply an absence of published data.
On the CMS composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 100.00, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. Its care index score is listed as 10, and CMS data show that 51.5% of patients received a visit from hospice staff in the final days of life, a measure CMS tracks as part of quality reporting.
This hospice reports serving 59 ZIP codes from its Oakland office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of CA - Oakland is Medicare-certified (CCN A01539) since January 27, 2019, 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 (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens when too few families were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process measure score is 100.00, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average. Its care index score is listed as 10, and 51.5% of patients received a visit from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 59 ZIP codes from its Oakland, California office in Alameda County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 59 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it can affect how a hospice is structured and financed.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 27, 2019.
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 people with a terminal prognosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 illness; it does not mean giving up on medical attention, dignity, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (408) 372-7024 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (408) 372-7024 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how care is coordinated, and how quality is measured; contact the hospice at (408) 372-7024 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01539?state=CA to confirm current CMS-reported details.
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.