1St Choice Hospice
Fresno, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN D61528)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (650) 822-3398 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for 1St Choice Hospice, so a star rating or definite-recommend percentage isn't yet available. This often happens with newly certified hospices or those with small patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality.
1St Choice Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Fresno, California office in Fresno County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, 1St Choice Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN D61528), certified since July 22, 2024. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
1St Choice Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Fresno, California, serving Fresno County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 22, 2024. CMS has not published an ownership type (for-profit, non-profit, or government) for this hospice in the data available.
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice — such as a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9 or 10 out of 10. This is common for hospices that are newly certified or have small patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS does not yet have enough survey responses to report a figure.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is available at this time.
Based on CMS data, 1St Choice Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Fresno, CA office. Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost figures are provided here beyond that fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. 1St Choice Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN D61528), certified since July 22, 2024, 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 yet, which is common for newly certified or lower-volume hospices 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, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, 1St Choice Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Fresno, CA office in Fresno County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS has not published ownership type information for this hospice in the available data; ownership type can relate to organizational structure but is not a direct measure of care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
1St Choice Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 22, 2024.
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 focuses on comfort and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with 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, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, not giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact 1St Choice Hospice at (650) 822-3398 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact 1St Choice Hospice directly at (650) 822-3398 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, staffing, and how to begin care — for specifics on 1St Choice Hospice, contact (650) 822-3398 and review the listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up 1St Choice Hospice (CCN D61528) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/D61528?state=CA to confirm current certification and quality 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.