Ace Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc
Orinda, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551669)
CMS process measure: 99.17 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 141 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (925) 933-9012 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Ace Home Health Care & Hospice a 2-star CAHPS rating, with 70% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.17, above the California state average of 93.41.
Ace Home Health Care & Hospice serves 141 ZIP codes from its Orinda, California office in Contra Costa County.
Yes, Ace Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551669, since December 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ace Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Orinda, California, serving Contra Costa County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since December 12, 2012 (CCN 551669).
According to CMS Care Compare data drawn from the CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave this hospice a 2-star rating. Seventy percent of surveyed families said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 67% rated it 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this provider.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Ace Home Health Care & Hospice scored 99.17, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 18.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
The hospice's service area spans 141 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad geographic reach from its Orinda office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because of small patient counts, not necessarily quality concerns. Families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ace Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since December 12, 2012 (CCN 551669), 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 2-star family caregiver rating, with 70% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 67% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process-of-care measure, this hospice scored 99.17, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 141 ZIP codes from its office in Orinda, Contra Costa County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 141 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS's published quality and survey measures give a more direct picture of caregiver experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 12, 2012.
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 is for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor has determined a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — patients continue to receive medical attention aimed at managing symptoms and supporting well-being.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided. Please contact Ace Home Health Care & Hospice at (925) 933-9012 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process. Please contact Ace Home Health Care & Hospice at (925) 933-9012 to learn how to begin care, and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Ace Home Health Care & Hospice at (925) 933-9012 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551669?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.