Accentcare Hospice Of California Inc
El Centro, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921522)
CMS process measure: 99.66 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 675-3030 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 85% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10 in the CMS survey. Its composite process score of 99.66 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Accentcare Hospice Of California Inc serves 13 ZIP codes from its El Centro, California office in Imperial County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage.
Yes, Accentcare Hospice Of California Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 921522, certified since May 26, 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Accentcare Hospice Of California Inc is a for-profit hospice based in El Centro, California, serving Imperial County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 26, 2016 (CCN 921522).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 85% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, so that number is not stated here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.66, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 59.7% of patients, according to the available data.
Accentcare Hospice Of California Inc serves 13 ZIP codes from its El Centro, California office in Imperial County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions, since CMS data may not reflect every measure for every hospice, particularly where patient counts are small.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Accentcare Hospice Of California Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921522) since May 26, 2016, 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 survey, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.66, which is above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in El Centro, California, in Imperial County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and family caregiver survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 26, 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 focuses on comfort for those who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (760) 675-3030 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include intake procedures; please contact the hospice directly at (760) 675-3030 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores compared to state averages, service area, and how a hospice supports both patients and families; contacting the hospice at (760) 675-3030 can help clarify specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Accentcare Hospice Of California Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921522?state=CA to confirm current CMS 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.