Pathways Home Health And Hospice
Sunnyvale, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051580)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 104 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (408) 730-5900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave Pathways Home Health And Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
Pathways Home Health And Hospice serves 104 ZIP codes from its Sunnyvale, CA office in Santa Clara County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Pathways Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051580, since 1991); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pathways Home Health And Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Sunnyvale, California, serving families in Santa Clara County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 1991 (CCN 051580).
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey, which gathers feedback from family caregivers, gives this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. In that survey, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 81% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a set of care processes, Pathways Home Health And Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and that visits occurred in the last days of life for 51.3% of patients, according to the most recently published Care Compare data.
Pathways Home Health And Hospice reports serving 104 ZIP codes from its Sunnyvale office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
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 may be updated periodically by CMS; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Pathways Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051580) since June 24, 1991, 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's CAHPS survey gives this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars, with 86% of family caregivers 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 composite process measure score is 100.00, which is above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 104 ZIP codes from its Sunnyvale, California office in Santa Clara County, per CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 104 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Pathways Home Health And Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but families should also weigh caregiver survey results and quality measures when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 1991, 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 for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor certifies 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Pathways Home Health And Hospice at (408) 730-5900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Pathways Home Health And Hospice at (408) 730-5900 and verify details 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 Pathways Home Health And Hospice at (408) 730-5900 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pathways Home Health And Hospice (CCN 051580) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051580?state=CA to review its current published 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.