Ahc Home Care Of Sacramento
North Sacramento, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31673)
CMS process measure: 82 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (916) 758-6400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Ahc Home Care Of Sacramento, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 82.00, below the California state average of 93.41.
Ahc Home Care Of Sacramento serves 37 ZIP codes from its North Sacramento, CA office in Sacramento County.
Yes, Ahc Home Care Of Sacramento is Medicare-certified (CCN B31673, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ahc Home Care Of Sacramento is a Medicare-certified hospice based in North Sacramento, California, serving families in Sacramento County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 2021, according to CMS Care Compare records.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice in the current data. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality; families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for any updates.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs certain recommended care processes, this hospice scored 82.00, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 31.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Ahc Home Care Of Sacramento reports serving 37 ZIP codes from its North Sacramento office, giving families a sense of the geographic breadth of its service area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current information; families should verify details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ahc Home Care Of Sacramento is Medicare-certified (CCN B31673), certified since December 16, 2021, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or recommendation percentages) for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 82.00, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 and reports that 31.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 37 ZIP codes from its North Sacramento, CA location in Sacramento County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not provided in the available data; please contact the hospice at (916) 758-6400 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 2021, according to CMS records.
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 with a terminal diagnosis who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (916) 758-6400 to ask where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (916) 758-6400 to learn about their intake process, and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver survey results, how care is coordinated in the last days of life, and what areas they serve; contact this hospice at (916) 758-6400 for specifics and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ahc Home Care Of Sacramento using CCN B31673 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31673?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.