American River Hospice Services
Sacramento, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01618)
CMS process measure: 95.64 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 74 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (916) 242-4600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
American River Hospice Services holds a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 81% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 95.64 is above the California state average of 93.41.
American River Hospice Services serves 74 ZIP codes from its Sacramento, California office in Sacramento County.
Yes, American River Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN A01618, since June 20, 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
American River Hospice Services is a for-profit hospice based in Sacramento, California, serving Sacramento County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 20, 2019 (CCN A01618).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave American River Hospice Services a 3-star rating. Of those surveyed, 81% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, American River Hospice Services scored 95.64, compared with 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, and CMS data show that 39.2% of patients had visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a measure some families use to understand end-of-life visit patterns.
American River Hospice Services reports serving 74 ZIP codes from its Sacramento office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. American River Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN A01618) since June 20, 2019, 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 CAHPS survey data show a 3-star family caregiver rating, with 81% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 84% 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 CMS composite process score is 95.64, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
American River Hospice Services reports serving 74 ZIP codes from its Sacramento, California office in Sacramento County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 74 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 determine quality, so it's best considered alongside CMS survey and quality measure results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 20, 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 generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact American River Hospice Services at (916) 242-4600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact American River Hospice Services at (916) 242-4600 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and the geographic area served — 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 American River Hospice Services (CCN A01618) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01618?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.