Direct Hospice Care, Inc
Dublin, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11729)
CMS process measure: 96.75 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 85 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (925) 785-2772 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Direct Hospice Care, Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 96.75, above the California state average of 93.41.
Direct Hospice Care, Inc serves 85 ZIP codes from its office in Dublin, California, in Alameda County.
Yes, Direct Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11729), certified since January 8, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Direct Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Dublin, California, serving families in Alameda County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 8, 2021.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Direct Hospice Care, Inc. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided; it simply means CMS has not yet released or does not have sufficient data to report these figures publicly.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a defined set of care processes, Direct Hospice Care, Inc scored 96.75, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 27.2% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Direct Hospice Care, Inc reports serving 85 ZIP codes from its Dublin office, indicating a broad service area across the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come directly from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Direct Hospice Care, Inc?
Yes, Direct Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11729, certified since 01/08/2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Direct Hospice Care, Inc in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does Direct Hospice Care, Inc score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.75, which is above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does Direct Hospice Care, Inc serve?
It reports serving 85 ZIP codes from its office in Dublin, California, in Alameda County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 85 this hospice reports serving.
Is Direct Hospice Care, Inc 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, but it can be relevant information for families comparing options.
How long has Direct Hospice Care, Inc been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 8, 2021, according to CMS records.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort in the final phase of a terminal illness.
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 care, support, or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Direct Hospice Care, Inc; please contact the hospice at (925) 785-2772 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Direct Hospice Care, Inc directly at (925) 785-2772 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (925) 785-2772 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Direct Hospice Care, Inc's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11729?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.