American Heritage Hospice, Inc
Folsom, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01642)
CMS process measure: 97.89 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 58 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (916) 306-5200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for American Heritage Hospice, Inc, often because too few patient families were surveyed. However, its CMS composite process score of 97.89 is above the California state average of 93.41.
American Heritage Hospice, Inc serves 58 ZIP codes from its Folsom, CA office in Sacramento County.
Yes, American Heritage Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN A01642, certified since 08/21/2019. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
American Heritage Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Folsom, California, serving families in Sacramento County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 21, 2019, with CCN A01642.
According to CMS Care Compare data, American Heritage Hospice, Inc has not had CAHPS family caregiver survey results published for this listing. CMS often withholds these figures when the number of surveyed patient families is too small to report reliably; this is not an indication of poor quality, simply that the data has not been published.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, American Heritage Hospice, Inc scored 97.89, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 11.6% of patients, according to the same data set.
American Heritage Hospice, Inc reports serving 58 ZIP codes from its Folsom, CA office, reflecting the breadth of its coverage area in this part of California.
All figures above come from the CMS Care Compare data set for this hospice. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are included 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. American Heritage Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01642) since 08/21/2019, 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 for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 97.89, above the California state average of 93.41, and CMS lists a care index score of 9 with 11.6% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
American Heritage Hospice, Inc serves 58 ZIP codes from its Folsom, CA location in Sacramento County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 58 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 is reported by CMS but is not itself a measure of care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 21, 2019.
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 for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort in a terminal illness.
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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact American Heritage Hospice, Inc at (916) 306-5200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact American Heritage Hospice, Inc directly at (916) 306-5200 to discuss how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, coverage area, staffing, and CMS quality scores; contact American Heritage Hospice, Inc at (916) 306-5200 for specifics not covered in this profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up American Heritage Hospice, Inc (CCN A01642) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01642?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.