Capitol Hospice Care
Elk Grove, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11555)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (916) 896-5456 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent-recommend figure, for Capitol Hospice Care, and no composite process score comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently reported. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the latest published figures.
Capitol Hospice Care serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Elk Grove, California, in Sacramento County.
Yes, Capitol Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN A11555, since 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Capitol Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice located in Elk Grove, California, serving families in Sacramento County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 2020 (CCN A11555).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Capitol Hospice Care, such as the star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or the percentage rating it 9-10 overall. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — only that CMS has not yet published data for these particular measures.
CMS has also not published a composite process measure score for Capitol Hospice Care that can be compared to the California state average of 93.41; the comparison is listed as 'not reported' in current CMS data. A care index score of 8 and a rate of 8.7% for visits in the last days of life are noted in CMS data, though CMS has not indicated how these compare to state benchmarks in the information provided here.
Capitol Hospice Care's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 20 ZIP codes in and around Elk Grove.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Capitol Hospice Care?
Yes. Capitol Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN A11555) as of November 17, 2020, 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, such as a star rating or percent-recommend figures, for Capitol Hospice Care, often due to small patient counts rather than any quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the comparison of Capitol Hospice Care's composite process score to the California state average of 93.41 as 'not reported' in current data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Capitol Hospice Care serves 20 ZIP codes from its Elk Grove, California office in Sacramento County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Capitol Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS Care Compare data such as survey results and process measures can help families compare providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Capitol Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 2020.
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 rather than cure for people who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
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; patients may still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other health needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data for Capitol Hospice Care; please contact the hospice at (916) 896-5456 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Capitol Hospice Care at (916) 896-5456 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure comparisons, service area, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — Capitol Hospice Care's available figures are listed above, and you can ask the hospice directly at (916) 896-5456 for anything not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Capitol Hospice Care (CCN A11555) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11555?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.