Butte Home Health Hospice
Chico, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051524)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (916) 895-0462 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Butte Home Health Hospice has a CAHPS family caregiver rating of 4 stars, with 93 percent of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Butte Home Health Hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its office in Chico, California, in Butte County.
Yes, Butte Home Health Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051524, since 1987); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Butte Home Health Hospice, located in Chico, California (Butte County), has been Medicare-certified since January 15, 1987. Its ownership is classified by CMS as "Other."
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-three percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes — Butte Home Health Hospice scored 100.00, compared with a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also publishes a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and reports that 44.7 percent of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the most recent published data.
Butte Home Health Hospice's service area, as recorded by CMS, covers 38 ZIP codes surrounding its Chico office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to check the Care Compare website directly for the latest updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Butte Home Health Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051524) since January 15, 1987, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 93 percent saying they would definitely recommend it and 87 percent rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its Chico, California office in Butte County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type is one factor among several; families may also want to weigh CAHPS survey results and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 15, 1987.
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 is generally for patients with a terminal prognosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (916) 895-0462 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (916) 895-0462 to learn about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about the CAHPS caregiver ratings, the CMS composite process score, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact this hospice at (916) 895-0462 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Butte Home Health Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051524?state=CA to confirm current CMS-reported figures.
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.