A1 Healthcare
Fair Oaks, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11554)
CMS process measure: 89.3 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (916) 706-2513 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend A1 Healthcare 78% of the time, and it has no published CAHPS star rating. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 89.30, below the California state average of 93.41.
A1 Healthcare serves 68 ZIP codes from its Fair Oaks, California office in Sacramento County.
Yes, A1 Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN A11554, since 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
A1 Healthcare is a for-profit hospice located in Fair Oaks, California, serving Sacramento County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since August 21, 2020 (CCN A11554).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 78% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 65% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the available data.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, A1 Healthcare scored 89.30, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also lists a care index score of 9, and reports that 39.9% of patients received visits in their last days of life, though CMS does not provide a state comparison for that specific figure.
A1 Healthcare's service area, as reflected in Care Compare data, covers 68 ZIP codes from its Fair Oaks office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from the most recently published CMS Care Compare data available for this hospice. Where CMS has not published a particular measure, that reflects data availability — often due to small patient counts — and should not be read as an indication of poor quality. Families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice for further information about its care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. A1 Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN A11554), certified since August 21, 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 Hospice Survey, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend A1 Healthcare, and 65% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
A1 Healthcare's composite process score is 89.30, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
A1 Healthcare serves 68 ZIP codes from its office in Fair Oaks, California, in Sacramento County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
A1 Healthcare is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
A1 Healthcare has been Medicare-certified since August 21, 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 focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less. Both aim to relieve symptoms and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean withholding all medical care, as symptom management and support continue throughout.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where A1 Healthcare delivers care; contact the hospice at (916) 706-2513 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; please contact A1 Healthcare directly at (916) 706-2513 or consult Medicare Care Compare for guidance on getting started.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly the hospice responds to needs, what services are included, and how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures — figures like these are available on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up A1 Healthcare directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11554?state=CA to review its current CMS ratings 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.