Adventist Health Home Care Services
Sonora, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051609)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (209) 532-7166 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Adventist Health Home Care Services received a 5-star family caregiver rating from CMS's CAHPS survey, with 91% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Adventist Health Home Care Services serves 60 ZIP codes from its office in Sonora, California, in Tuolumne County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific location is included.
Yes, Adventist Health Home Care Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 051609), certified since 1993. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that hospice care is needed.
About this hospice
Adventist Health Home Care Services is a non-profit hospice based in Sonora, California, serving families in Tuolumne County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 27, 1993 (CCN 051609), and its care is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients when a doctor certifies the need for hospice care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star family caregiver rating. Ninety-one percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and ninety percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core elements of hospice care were delivered, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice. Data on the percentage of patients who received visits in the last days of life shows a rate of 62.3%.
This hospice reports serving 60 ZIP codes from its Sonora office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often simply due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. This profile does not include costs, staffing details, or services beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Adventist Health Home Care Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 051609) since May 27, 1993. 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?
Families gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% rating their overall experience 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 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 60 ZIP codes from its Sonora, California office in Tuolumne County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit organization. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but CMS publishes it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 27, 1993.
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 patients 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 of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (209) 532-7166 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (209) 532-7166 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how services are coordinated, and coverage areas — this hospice's CAHPS ratings and coverage of 60 ZIP codes are documented on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Adventist Health Home Care Services using CCN 051609 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051609?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.