R C Hospice Care, Inc
Rancho Cordova, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751615)
CMS process measure: 95.14 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (916) 858-1440 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
R C Hospice Care has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 95.14 is above the California state average of 93.41.
R C Hospice Care serves 67 ZIP codes from its office in Rancho Cordova, California, in Sacramento County.
Yes, R C Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 751615, since February 25, 2015). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
R C Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Rancho Cordova, California, serving families in Sacramento County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since February 25, 2015 (CCN 751615).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, R C Hospice Care scored 95.14, which is above the California state average of 93.41. A separate care index figure of 9 has also been published by CMS, along with a measure showing 39.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, it is often because the underlying patient counts were too small to report reliably, and that should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
The hospice's service area, as recorded by CMS, spans 67 ZIP codes. Care under the Medicare hospice benefit is covered for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on that site.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from R C Hospice Care?
Yes. R C Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 751615) since February 25, 2015, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 85% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 95.14, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and shows 39.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, R C Hospice Care serves 67 ZIP codes from its Rancho Cordova, California office in Sacramento County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
R C Hospice Care is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 25, 2015.
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 people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice does not mean giving up care — it shifts the focus from curing illness to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life for the patient and support for the family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact R C Hospice Care at (916) 858-1440 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; contact R C Hospice Care directly at (916) 858-1440 to learn how to begin care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how a hospice handles care in the last days of life — figures like these are available on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up R C Hospice Care (CCN 751615) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751615?state=CA to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.