Adventist Health Home Care Services
Hanford, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051670)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (559) 585-3425 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Adventist Health Home Care Services a CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 76% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Adventist Health Home Care Services serves 38 ZIP codes from its office in Hanford, California, in Kings County.
Yes, Adventist Health Home Care Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 051670, since 1995); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Adventist Health Home Care Services is a for-profit hospice based in Hanford, California, serving families in Kings County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 1995 (CCN 051670).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among those surveyed, 76% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Adventist Health Home Care Services scored 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and indicates that 40.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 38 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most recent reporting period. Where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts rather than any indication of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Adventist Health Home Care Services has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 1995 (CCN 051670), 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, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. 76% said they would definitely recommend it, and 78% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 40.9% of patients received visits in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 38 ZIP codes from its office in Hanford, California, in Kings County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 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 surveys offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 1995.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, 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 symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided. Please contact Adventist Health Home Care Services at (559) 585-3425 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe enrollment steps. Please contact Adventist Health Home Care Services at (559) 585-3425 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and how many ZIP codes or areas it serves — all of which are reported here from CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Adventist Health Home Care Services (CCN 051670) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051670?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.