Colusa Medical Center Hospice
Colusa, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01519)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (530) 619-0800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Colusa Medical Center Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its composite process score of 100.00 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Colusa Medical Center Hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its Colusa, California office in Colusa County.
Yes, Colusa Medical Center Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A01519, since November 26, 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Colusa Medical Center Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Colusa, California, serving families in Colusa County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 26, 2018 (CCN A01519).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the result of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care; families should check Care Compare directly for updates.
On CMS's quality process measure, Colusa Medical Center Hospice scored a composite process score of 100.00, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and that 33.3% of patients received a visit in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Colusa Medical Center Hospice's service area covers 16 ZIP codes from its Colusa office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Colusa Medical Center Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A01519) since November 26, 2018, 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 for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not imply poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 33.3% of patients received a visit in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Colusa Medical Center Hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its Colusa, California office in Colusa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS quality measures like the composite process score can help families compare providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 26, 2018.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient's life expectancy is generally six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — 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 on care or 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 (530) 619-0800 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; please contact the hospice at (530) 619-0800 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, staffing, and services available; contact the hospice at (530) 619-0800 for specifics and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01519?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.