Ardent Hospice Of Fresno
Fresno, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751750)
CMS process measure: 96.47 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (559) 408-5945 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver star rating or recommend percentage for Ardent Hospice Of Fresno. However, its composite process measure score of 96.47 is above the California state average of 93.41, based on CMS Care Compare data.
Ardent Hospice Of Fresno serves 47 ZIP codes from its office in Fresno, California, located in Fresno County.
Yes, Ardent Hospice Of Fresno is Medicare-certified (CCN 751750, since December 18, 2015). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Ardent Hospice Of Fresno is a for-profit hospice agency based in Fresno, Fresno County, California, and has been Medicare-certified since December 18, 2015. This means the agency has met federal health and safety standards to provide hospice services covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctors certify their eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating or family caregiver survey percentages (such as percent who would definitely recommend or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This absence often occurs because of small patient survey counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the figures have not been published.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice of 96.47, which is above the California state average of 93.41. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of recommended clinical processes, based on CMS's most recent published data. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports that 15.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the same CMS dataset.
Ardent Hospice Of Fresno serves a broad area, covering 47 ZIP codes from its Fresno office. Families should confirm current service area and details directly with the hospice.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly through Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ardent Hospice Of Fresno is Medicare-certified (CCN 751750) since December 18, 2015, 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 recommend percentages) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process measure score is 96.47, which is above the California state average of 93.41, based on CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ardent Hospice Of Fresno serves 47 ZIP codes from its Fresno, California office in Fresno County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 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 indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures are a more direct indicator.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 18, 2015.
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 patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
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, support, or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Ardent Hospice Of Fresno at (559) 408-5945 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Ardent Hospice Of Fresno at (559) 408-5945 to learn about their intake process, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS quality scores, service area, staffing, and how care is delivered; contact Ardent Hospice Of Fresno at (559) 408-5945 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751750?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.