Careplus Hospice Services, Inc
Livermore, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921649)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (925) 449-2180 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating or percent who would recommend — for Careplus Hospice Services, Inc. CMS also has not reported a composite process score comparison to the California state average for this hospice.
Careplus Hospice Services, Inc serves 48 ZIP codes from its Livermore, CA office in Alameda County.
Yes, Careplus Hospice Services, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921649, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Careplus Hospice Services, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Livermore, California, serving families in Alameda County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 2017, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for participation in the Medicare hospice benefit 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 Careplus Hospice Services. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided; it simply means CMS has not released enough survey responses to report the measure publicly.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score comparison to the California state average (listed as 'not reported') for this hospice, so no direct comparison to the state average of 93.41 can be made at this time. CMS does report a care index score of 7 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage of 3.8% for this hospice.
Careplus Hospice Services reports serving 48 ZIP codes from its Livermore office, reflecting a moderately broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Careplus Hospice Services, Inc has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 2017 (CCN 921649), 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, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than a reflection of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the composite process measure comparison as 'not reported' for this hospice, so no direct comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is available; CMS does report a care index score of 7 and a visits-in-last-days-of-life rate of 3.8%.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Careplus Hospice Services, Inc reports serving 48 ZIP codes from its Livermore, California office in Alameda County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Careplus Hospice Services, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, and families may want to review the specific CMS measures available for this hospice.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 19, 2017.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
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?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact Careplus Hospice Services, Inc at (925) 449-2180 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Careplus Hospice Services, Inc at (925) 449-2180 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure comparisons to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Careplus Hospice Services, Inc at (925) 449-2180 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Careplus Hospice Services, Inc (CCN 921649) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921649?state=CA to review the latest published CMS data.
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.