Aura Hospice Llc
Antioch, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31506)
CMS process measure: 94.55 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (925) 635-8808 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Aura Hospice LLC, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, on CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 94.55, above the California state average of 93.41.
Aura Hospice LLC serves 27 ZIP codes from its Antioch, California office in Contra Costa County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Aura Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN B31506, certified since March 24, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Aura Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Antioch, California, serving families in Contra Costa County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 24, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare data. CMS Care Compare does not publish an ownership type for this hospice in the current dataset, so families who want that detail should contact the hospice directly or check the Care Compare listing.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percent rating it 9-10 — for Aura Hospice LLC. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means the data has not been reported.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Aura Hospice LLC scored 94.55, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 50.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS Care Compare data.
Aura Hospice LLC's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 27 ZIP codes surrounding its Antioch office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. Families should verify current details on Medicare Care Compare and by speaking directly with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Aura Hospice LLC?
Yes. Aura Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN B31506), certified since March 24, 2022, 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 Aura Hospice LLC, 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?
Aura Hospice LLC scored 94.55 on CMS's composite process measure, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 50.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Aura Hospice LLC serves 27 ZIP codes from its Antioch, California office in Contra Costa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not list an ownership type for Aura Hospice LLC; call the hospice at (925) 635-8808 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Aura Hospice LLC has been Medicare-certified since March 24, 2022.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort when curative treatment is no longer being pursued and a doctor has certified a limited life expectancy.
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, but 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 Aura Hospice LLC; contact the hospice at (925) 635-8808 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Aura Hospice LLC directly at (925) 635-8808 to learn about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice supports patients and caregivers; contact Aura Hospice LLC at (925) 635-8808 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Aura Hospice LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31506?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.