Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051582)
CMS process measure: 98.82 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (415) 666-1080 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-San Francisco 3 out of 5 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.82 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-San Francisco serves 38 ZIP codes from its San Francisco, California office in San Francisco County.
Yes, Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-San Francisco is Medicare-certified (CCN 051582), certified since 1991; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-San Francisco is a non-profit hospice serving San Francisco, California and the surrounding area, Medicare-certified since July 5, 1991 (CCN 051582). It has been part of the Medicare hospice program for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among survey respondents, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 98.82, which is above the California state average of 93.41. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice follows recommended care processes for patients and families. CMS reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 31.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 38 ZIP codes from its San Francisco office in San Francisco County.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; measures not mentioned here have not been published by CMS for this hospice, often due to small patient sample sizes, which does not by itself indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond this are provided here. Families should contact the hospice directly or consult Care Compare for further details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-San Francisco is Medicare-certified (CCN 051582) since July 5, 1991, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 81% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% 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 98.82, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its San Francisco, California office in San Francisco County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can reflect an organization's structure, but CMS quality measures like CAHPS scores are the more direct indicator of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 5, 1991.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically for patients with 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 an illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support, which continues through the hospice team.
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 (415) 666-1080 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice directly at (415) 666-1080 to learn about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the services and areas covered — much of which is available on Medicare Care Compare, or by calling the hospice at (415) 666-1080.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051582?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.