A+ Hospice Care
Reno, NV · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 291540)
CMS process measure: 87.01 (state average 93.57 — below state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (775) 329-0900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 92% would definitely recommend A+ Hospice Care in Reno, Nevada, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process quality measure, it scored 87.01, below the Nevada state average of 93.57.
A+ Hospice Care serves 34 ZIP codes from its Reno, Nevada office, located in Washoe County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, A+ Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 291540, certified since December 21, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
A+ Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice based in Reno, Nevada, serving families in Washoe County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 2015 (CCN 291540), meaning eligible patients can receive hospice care under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 92% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, A+ Hospice Care scored 87.01, which is below the Nevada state average of 93.57. CMS data also shows that 39.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, one of the measures CMS tracks as part of its quality reporting. Where a specific measure is not listed, that reflects CMS not having published it for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
A+ Hospice Care's service area covers 34 ZIP codes from its Reno office. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the source directly and contact the hospice for current details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from A+ Hospice Care?
Yes. A+ Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 291540, since December 21, 2015), 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 Hospice Survey, 92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend A+ Hospice Care, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in this data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
A+ Hospice Care scored 87.01 on CMS's composite process measure, which is below the Nevada state average of 93.57.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
A+ Hospice Care serves 34 ZIP codes from its Reno, Nevada office in Washoe County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
A+ Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS's CAHPS and process measures are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
A+ Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since December 21, 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 patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, 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 an illness; it does not mean no care is given, but rather that treatments aimed at cure are generally no longer pursued.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where A+ Hospice Care delivers services. Please contact the hospice at (775) 329-0900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not describe intake steps. Please contact A+ Hospice Care directly at (775) 329-0900 to ask how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about family caregiver satisfaction, how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures, its service area, and how care is coordinated; contacting A+ Hospice Care at (775) 329-0900 can help answer specifics not in this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up A+ Hospice Care (CCN 291540) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/291540?state=NV 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.