Pic Comfort Care
Auburn, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01712)
CMS process measure: 92.78 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (530) 268-7423 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said Pic Comfort Care would be recommended 89% of the time, with 85% giving it a top rating of 9 or 10. Its CMS composite process score of 92.78 is about at the California state average of 93.41.
Pic Comfort Care serves 43 ZIP codes from its office in Auburn, California, in Placer County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is covered.
Yes, Pic Comfort Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN A01712, certified since February 28, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pic Comfort Care is a for-profit hospice based in Auburn, California, serving families in Placer County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 28, 2020 (CCN A01712).
According to CMS Care Compare data, 89% of family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Pic Comfort Care scored 92.78, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — CMS classifies this as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 25.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the available data.
Pic Comfort Care's service area covers 43 ZIP codes from its Auburn office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost or coverage details beyond this are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Pic Comfort Care is Medicare-certified (CCN A01712) since February 28, 2020, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Pic Comfort Care, and 85% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10 overall.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Pic Comfort Care's composite process measure score is 92.78, which CMS classifies as at the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Pic Comfort Care serves 43 ZIP codes from its office in Auburn, California, in Placer County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Pic Comfort Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but families may consider it alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Pic Comfort Care has been Medicare-certified since February 28, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is generally for patients who have chosen to stop 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean pain and symptoms go untreated, and patients can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Pic Comfort Care delivers care; please contact the hospice at (530) 268-7423 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin care, contact Pic Comfort Care directly at (530) 268-7423 and confirm current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and its service area — all information you can review on Medicare Care Compare and confirm by phone at (530) 268-7423.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pic Comfort Care using CCN A01712 at medicare.gov/care-compare, or use the link: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01712?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.