Applied Palliative And Hospice Services, Inc
Rancho Cordova, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921535)
CMS process measure: 93.46 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (916) 638-8719 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 79% would definitely recommend Applied Palliative And Hospice Services, and its composite process measure of 93.46 is at the California state average of 93.41. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Applied Palliative And Hospice Services serves 60 ZIP codes from its Rancho Cordova, CA office in Sacramento County. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Applied Palliative And Hospice Services, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921535, since October 19, 2016). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Applied Palliative And Hospice Services, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Rancho Cordova, California, serving Sacramento County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 19, 2016, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 921535.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 79% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 73% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 93.46, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it at the state average. A related care index score of 10 and a measure showing 56.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life were also reported by CMS.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 60 ZIP codes from its Rancho Cordova office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Applied Palliative And Hospice Services, Inc is Medicare-certified under CCN 921535, effective October 19, 2016, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 73% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure is 93.46, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it at the state average. CMS also reported a care index score of 10 and that 56.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 60 ZIP codes from its office in Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, California.
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?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality, but families may want to weigh it alongside CMS survey and quality measure results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 19, 2016.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms, while hospice care is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, 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 focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care, support, or attention — it is a different kind of active care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (916) 638-8719 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (916) 638-8719 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, how a hospice compares to state quality averages, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered above for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's official listing for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921535?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.