Bay Hospice Care, Inc
San Ramon, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN D61546)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 12 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (925) 718-8161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Bay Hospice Care, Inc, so a star rating or comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is not currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current published figures.
Bay Hospice Care, Inc serves 12 ZIP codes from its San Ramon, California office, located in Contra Costa County.
Yes, Bay Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN D61546, certified since October 22, 2024; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bay Hospice Care, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in and around San Ramon, California, in Contra Costa County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 22, 2024. CMS has not published the ownership type for this hospice in the data provided; families can confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey collects feedback from family caregivers about their experience with a hospice's care. For Bay Hospice Care, Inc, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10, in the data available. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS also tracks a composite process measure that reflects how consistently a hospice completes certain recommended care processes. For Bay Hospice Care, Inc, this composite score has not been reported by CMS, so no comparison can be made against the California state average of 93.41 at this time.
Bay Hospice Care, Inc's service area, per CMS data, covers 12 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Bay Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN D61546), certified since October 22, 2024, 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 (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Bay Hospice Care, Inc, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for Bay Hospice Care, Inc, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bay Hospice Care, Inc serves 12 ZIP codes from its San Ramon, California location in Contra Costa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 12 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for Bay Hospice Care, Inc was not included in the data provided; please contact the hospice at (925) 718-8161 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Bay Hospice Care, Inc has been Medicare-certified since October 22, 2024, according to CMS data.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have 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; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Bay Hospice Care, Inc delivers care; please contact the hospice at (925) 718-8161 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Bay Hospice Care, Inc at (925) 718-8161 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership; for Bay Hospice Care, Inc, some of these details are not published by CMS, so contacting the hospice at (925) 718-8161 directly can help fill in the gaps.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bay Hospice Care, Inc directly using CCN D61546 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/D61546?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.