Hospice Of The Foothills
Grass Valley, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051629)
CMS process measure: 91.28 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (530) 272-5739 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Hospice Of The Foothills a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 91.28 compared with the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
Hospice Of The Foothills serves 49 ZIP codes from its Grass Valley, California office in Nevada County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included in its service area.
Yes, Hospice Of The Foothills is Medicare-certified, with CCN 051629, certified since 1994. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Foothills is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Grass Valley, California, serving families in Nevada County and the surrounding region. The organization is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since August 3, 1994.
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Ninety-four percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers surveyed through CMS's Care Compare program.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivered a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 91.28, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 60.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Hospice Of The Foothills reports serving 49 ZIP codes from its Grass Valley office. 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 and should be verified directly on that site for the most current vintage.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Foothills is Medicare-certified (CCN 051629) and has been since August 3, 1994. 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 the CMS CAHPS survey, family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 91.28, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of The Foothills reports serving 49 ZIP codes from its office in Grass Valley, Nevada County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like CAHPS scores are the most direct indicator of reported care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 3, 1994.
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 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 the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, attention, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; contact Hospice Of The Foothills at (530) 272-5739 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Hospice Of The Foothills directly at (530) 272-5739 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, and what areas are served — all of which are reported here from CMS data; for other questions, contact the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of The Foothills (CCN 051629) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051629?state=CA to confirm current figures.
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.