Affinity Hospice Care, Inc
Hayward, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11687)
CMS process measure: 94.55 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 88 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (510) 519-9285 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Affinity Hospice Care, Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 94.55, above the California state average of 93.41.
Affinity Hospice Care, Inc serves 88 ZIP codes from its Hayward, California office in Alameda County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Affinity Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11687, since March 3, 2021). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Affinity Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Hayward, California, in Alameda County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A11687.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for Affinity Hospice Care, Inc. This is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the figures have not been publicly released.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Affinity Hospice Care, Inc scored 94.55, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 3.5% of the measured period, per the same CMS dataset.
Affinity Hospice Care, Inc reports serving 88 ZIP codes from its Hayward office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. Families should contact the hospice directly and consult Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Affinity Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11687) since March 3, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, which is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Affinity Hospice Care, Inc scored 94.55, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice reports serving 88 ZIP codes from its Hayward, California office in Alameda County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 88 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Affinity Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS results, where published, are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 3, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus fully on comfort, 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 goal of care from curing an illness to maximizing comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where care is delivered; please contact Affinity Hospice Care, Inc at (510) 519-9285 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the intake process; contact Affinity Hospice Care, Inc directly at (510) 519-9285 for guidance, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; for specifics about this hospice beyond what CMS publishes, contact (510) 519-9285.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Affinity Hospice Care, Inc (CCN A11687) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11687?state=CA to review the latest 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.