Aseracare Hospice
Fresno, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551540)
CMS process measure: 98.88 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (559) 447-2540 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Aseracare Hospice strong marks in the CMS survey: 90% said they would definitely recommend it, and 85% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 98.88, above the California state average of 93.41.
Aseracare Hospice serves 50 ZIP codes from its Fresno, California office in Fresno County.
Yes, Aseracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551540, since 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Aseracare Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Fresno, California, serving families in Fresno County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 3, 2008, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 551540.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data available here, but these caregiver responses reflect direct feedback collected from families who used this hospice's services.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Aseracare Hospice scored 98.88, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 78.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, one of several process measures CMS tracks for quality reporting.
Aseracare Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 50 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Fresno office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Aseracare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 551540) since October 3, 2008, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In CMS's CAHPS survey, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Aseracare Hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Aseracare Hospice's composite process score is 98.88, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — above the state average. CMS also reports 78.2% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, Aseracare Hospice serves 50 ZIP codes from its Fresno, California office in Fresno County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Aseracare Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own; CMS quality data and caregiver survey results are better indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Aseracare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 3, 2008.
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 patients who have decided to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up medical support — hospice teams manage pain and symptoms and support patients and families throughout.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided. Please contact Aseracare Hospice at (559) 447-2540 and verify service settings on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover intake steps. Please contact Aseracare Hospice directly at (559) 447-2540 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures like the composite process score, service area coverage, and how staff support patients and families — all of which you can review here and on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aseracare Hospice (CCN 551540) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551540?state=CA to confirm current 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.