Amari Hospice Care Inc.
Carmichael, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21648)
CMS process measure: 90.91 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (916) 993-9679 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
According to CMS survey data, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Amari Hospice Care Inc., and 73% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 90.91, below the California state average of 93.41.
Amari Hospice Care Inc. serves 64 ZIP codes from its Carmichael, California office in Sacramento County. Families in this service area may be eligible for care from this hospice, though it's best to confirm coverage directly with the hospice.
Yes, Amari Hospice Care Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21648), certified since July 9, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Amari Hospice Care Inc. is a for-profit hospice located in Carmichael, California, serving Sacramento County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 2021 (CCN B21648).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 78% of family caregivers who responded said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 73% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient counts are small; this does not necessarily reflect poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Amari Hospice Care Inc. scored 90.91, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 29.8% of patients received visits from a hospice staff member in the last days of life, based on the CMS data supplied.
Amari Hospice Care Inc. serves 64 ZIP codes from its Carmichael, California office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amari Hospice Care Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B21648), certified since July 9, 2021, 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?
In CMS survey data, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Amari Hospice Care Inc., and 73% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 90.91, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and notes 29.8% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Amari Hospice Care Inc. serves 64 ZIP codes from its Carmichael, California location in Sacramento County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Amari Hospice Care Inc. is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't determine quality by itself, but it's one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 9, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Amari Hospice Care Inc. at (916) 993-9679 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; please contact Amari Hospice Care Inc. at (916) 993-9679 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about caregiver recommendation rates, quality scores compared to state averages, service area, staffing, and how visits are scheduled — contact Amari Hospice Care Inc. at (916) 993-9679 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Amari Hospice Care Inc. (CCN B21648) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21648?state=CA to confirm current ratings and 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.