Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Hospice
Sacramento, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051546)
CMS process measure: 97.82 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 94 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (916) 486-5300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Hospice has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 83% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.82 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Hospice serves 94 ZIP codes from its Sacramento, CA office in Sacramento County.
Yes, Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051546, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Sacramento, California, serving Sacramento County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 1989 (CCN 051546), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core aspects of hospice care are delivered, this hospice scored 97.82, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice. Data on the percentage of patients receiving visits in the final days of life shows 30.7%.
This hospice reports serving 94 ZIP codes from its Sacramento office, indicating a broad service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies that care is needed; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS. Where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051546) since February 14, 1989, 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?
Families gave this hospice a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 97.82, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 94 ZIP codes from its Sacramento, California office in Sacramento County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 94 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is non-profit. Ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, and families may want to consider it alongside quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 14, 1989.
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 people who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (916) 486-5300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (916) 486-5300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (916) 486-5300 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051546?state=CA to confirm current CMS data.
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.