Athena Hospice
Fresno, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01687)
CMS process measure: 81.94 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (559) 446-0900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Athena Hospice, so no recommendation percentage or star rating is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Athena Hospice scored 81.94, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Athena Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Fresno, CA office in Fresno County.
Yes, Athena Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A01687, since January 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Athena Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Fresno, California, serving families in Fresno County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 7, 2020 (CCN A01687).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Athena Hospice. This is often the result of small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not made that data available for this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Athena Hospice scored 81.94, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 7.7% of patients, per the most recent Care Compare data.
Athena Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 37 ZIP codes from its Fresno office.
All figures above come directly from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond that is provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Athena Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A01687) since January 7, 2020, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Athena Hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Athena Hospice's composite process score is 81.94, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Athena Hospice serves 37 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 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Athena Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside quality measures, when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Athena Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 7, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically when a person is expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, and patients can still receive care for pain, symptoms, and emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Athena Hospice at (559) 446-0900 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Athena Hospice at (559) 446-0900 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about CMS quality measures, caregiver survey results, service area, staffing, and how the hospice supports patients and families — contact Athena Hospice at (559) 446-0900 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Athena Hospice (CCN A01687) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01687?state=CA to review 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.