Better Choice Hospice Inc
Rancho Cordova, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11737)
CMS process measure: 96.15 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (916) 870-8090 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Better Choice Hospice Inc, so a star rating or percent-recommend figure is not available. However, its CMS composite process measure score of 96.15 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Better Choice Hospice Inc serves 35 ZIP codes from its office in Rancho Cordova, California, in Sacramento County.
Yes, Better Choice Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11737), certified since June 29, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Better Choice Hospice Inc is a for-profit, Medicare-certified hospice based in Rancho Cordova, California, in Sacramento County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 29, 2021, meaning it has provided care under Medicare oversight for several years.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet published or released that data publicly.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Better Choice Hospice Inc scored 96.15, which is above the California state average of 93.41. This composite measure reflects how consistently the hospice completed a bundle of recommended clinical processes, such as timely assessments and care planning steps, for its patients. The hospice's care index score is reported as 10.
Better Choice Hospice Inc serves a service area covering 35 ZIP codes from its Rancho Cordova office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or coverage details beyond this general fact are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent vintage published by CMS at the time this profile was prepared. Families are encouraged to review Care Compare directly and to contact the hospice for any details not covered by CMS's published measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Better Choice Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11737) since June 29, 2021, 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 this hospice, often because of small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 96.15, above the California state average of 93.41. Its reported care index score is 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Better Choice Hospice Inc serves 35 ZIP codes from its Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 29, 2021.
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 those no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with 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 curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data available; please contact Better Choice Hospice Inc at (916) 870-8090 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Better Choice Hospice Inc at (916) 870-8090 for guidance on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about CMS quality scores, service area, caregiver survey results, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact Better Choice Hospice Inc at (916) 870-8090 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Better Choice Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11737?state=CA to confirm its current CMS-reported information.
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.