1St Choice Hospice Care
Hayward, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751787)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 24 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (650) 393-5936 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score comparison for 1St Choice Hospice Care, often because of smaller reported patient counts. Families can review the current CMS Care Compare listing for the latest available figures.
1St Choice Hospice Care serves 24 ZIP codes from its Hayward, California office in Alameda County.
Yes, 1St Choice Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 751787), certified since July 7, 2016; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
1St Choice Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice located in Hayward, California, serving Alameda County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 2016 (CCN 751787).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this provider. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet published or reported enough survey responses to display these figures.
CMS also has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice to compare against the California state average of 93.41. A care index score of 8 and a rate of 58.1% for visits in the last days of life are noted in the CMS data set, though CMS's own state-comparison figure for this hospice ('vs_state') is listed as 'not reported.'
1St Choice Hospice Care's service area, per CMS data, spans 24 ZIP codes in and around Hayward, CA.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Medicare.gov and to contact the hospice for details not covered by CMS's published measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. 1St Choice Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 751787) since July 7, 2016, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice against the California state average of 93.41; CMS lists the comparison as 'not reported.'
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
1St Choice Hospice Care serves 24 ZIP codes from its office in Hayward, Alameda County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 24 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
1St Choice Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS publishes quality measures separately so families can compare providers directly.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 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 for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor estimates 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 all care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact 1St Choice Hospice Care at (650) 393-5936 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the intake process; contact 1St Choice Hospice Care at (650) 393-5936 for guidance and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the geographic service area, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — contact 1St Choice Hospice Care at (650) 393-5936 for further details not shown in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view 1St Choice Hospice Care's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751787?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.