Blossom Ridge Hospice
Sacramento, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751577)
CMS process measure: 99.01 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 86 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 991-6147 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Blossom Ridge Hospice has a CAHPS family caregiver rating of 3 stars, with 83% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.01 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Blossom Ridge Hospice serves 86 ZIP codes from its Sacramento, CA office in Sacramento County.
Yes, Blossom Ridge Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 751577, since 2014); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Blossom Ridge Hospice is a Medicare-certified, for-profit hospice provider based in Sacramento, California (Sacramento County), certified since November 14, 2014. This profile summarizes what is publicly reported on CMS Care Compare so families can better understand this provider before making care decisions.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Blossom Ridge Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed family caregivers, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes — Blossom Ridge Hospice scored 99.01, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 56.3% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, per the data provided.
Blossom Ridge Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 86 ZIP codes from its Sacramento office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost information beyond that is provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Blossom Ridge Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 751577), certified since November 14, 2014, 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?
Family caregivers gave Blossom Ridge Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.01, above the California state average of 93.41, meaning it performed above average on this CMS measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Blossom Ridge Hospice serves 86 ZIP codes from its office in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 86 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Blossom Ridge Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality and survey scores are the most direct measures of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 2014.
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 expected to have a limited life expectancy, typically six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, 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?
The provided data does not specify where care is delivered; please contact Blossom Ridge Hospice at (800) 991-6147 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Blossom Ridge Hospice directly at (800) 991-6147 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and staffing — you can review Blossom Ridge Hospice's published figures above and ask the hospice directly at (800) 991-6147 for anything not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Blossom Ridge Hospice (CCN 751577) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751577?state=CA to confirm current ratings and details.
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.