Md Choice Hospice, Inc
Concord, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921512)
CMS process measure: 98.84 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (888) 670-0848 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Md Choice Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 98.84, above the California state average of 93.41.
Md Choice Hospice, Inc serves 57 ZIP codes from its Concord, CA office in Contra Costa County.
Yes, Md Choice Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921512, since 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Md Choice Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Concord, California, serving families in Contra Costa County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 2016, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 921512.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients and does not indicate poor quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Md Choice Hospice, Inc scored 98.84, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 9.8% of patients had visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Md Choice Hospice, Inc reports serving 57 ZIP codes from its Concord office, giving families in a broad area of the region access to its services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Md Choice Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921512) since June 24, 2016, 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 for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not suggest poor quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process score is 98.84, above the California state average of 93.41, and CMS also reports a care index score of 7 with 9.8% of patients having visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Md Choice Hospice, Inc reports serving 57 ZIP codes from its Concord, California office in Contra Costa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 57 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Md Choice Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, so it's worth reviewing the available CMS quality measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 2016.
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 life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, including medical, emotional, and spiritual care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Md Choice Hospice, Inc at (888) 670-0848 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; please contact Md Choice Hospice, Inc at (888) 670-0848 for guidance and verify certification 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; you can review the figures above and contact Md Choice Hospice, Inc at (888) 670-0848 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Md Choice Hospice, Inc (CCN 921512) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921512?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.