Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Northern C
San Jose, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551750)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (408) 377-3018 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice, but 73% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it, and its composite process score of 100.00 is above the California state average of 93.41. These figures come from CMS Care Compare survey and quality data.
AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of Northern California serves 51 ZIP codes from its San Jose, CA office in Santa Clara County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of Northern California is Medicare-certified (CCN 551750, certified since 2013). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of Northern California, based in San Jose, has been Medicare-certified since July 24, 2013 (CCN 551750) and operates as a for-profit hospice serving Santa Clara County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice serves 51 ZIP codes from its San Jose office.
CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for this hospice, often because too few family surveys were completed to report a reliable figure. However, CMS does report that 73% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 76.7% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on claims data.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported by CMS; families are encouraged to review the source directly and contact the hospice with any questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of Northern California is Medicare-certified (CCN 551750, since July 24, 2013), 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 reports that 73% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 74% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than reflecting poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average according to CMS Care Compare data. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 76.7% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 51 ZIP codes from its San Jose, CA office in Santa Clara County. Contact the hospice at (408) 377-3018 to confirm whether a specific location is included.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS survey and quality measures are the most direct indicators reported here.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 24, 2013.
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 who are no longer pursuing curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy. Both emphasize comfort, but hospice is specifically for end-of-life care.
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, attention, or support. Patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care. Please contact the hospice at (408) 377-3018 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 directly at (408) 377-3018 for guidance on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, and what its ZIP code service area covers — all of which are available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare. Contact the hospice at (408) 377-3018 for any additional questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551750?state=CA, using CCN 551750.
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.