Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc
Salinas, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051713)
CMS process measure: 99.42 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (831) 758-4200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Central Coast VNA & Hospice a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.42, above the California state average of 93.41.
Central Coast VNA & Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Salinas, California office in Monterey County.
Yes, Central Coast VNA & Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 051713, since February 1998); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Central Coast VNA & Hospice, Inc. is a non-profit hospice based in Salinas, California, serving families in Monterey County. It has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 1998 (CCN 051713).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Central Coast VNA & Hospice scored 99.42, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports that 47.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, a measure related to timeliness of end-of-life visits. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice serves a small number of patients — this is not an indication of poor quality.
This hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Salinas office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost details are provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Central Coast VNA & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051713) since February 12, 1998, 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 this hospice a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% 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-of-care score is 99.42, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 37 ZIP codes from its Salinas, California office in Monterey County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice; ownership type can affect organizational priorities, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed for each hospice individually.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 12, 1998.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up care — patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (831) 758-4200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (831) 758-4200 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measures, service area, and how care needs will be met; contact the hospice at (831) 758-4200 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Central Coast VNA & Hospice (CCN 051713) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051713?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.