Community Hospice, Inc - Hospice
Modesto, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051543)
CMS process measure: 98.28 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 79 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (209) 578-6300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Community Hospice, Inc - Hospice earned a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 91% of caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.28 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Community Hospice, Inc - Hospice serves 79 ZIP codes from its Modesto, California office in Stanislaus County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Community Hospice, Inc - Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051543, since 08/18/1988). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Community Hospice, Inc - Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Modesto, California, serving Stanislaus County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 1988 (CCN 051543).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — Community Hospice, Inc - Hospice scored 98.28, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 84.6% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the published data.
Community Hospice, Inc - Hospice's service area covers 79 ZIP codes from its Modesto office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here beyond that. Families should contact the hospice directly or consult Medicare Care Compare to confirm current details, staffing, and services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Community Hospice, Inc - Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051543) since August 18, 1988, 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 4-star rating overall on the CMS CAHPS survey; 91% said they would definitely recommend it, and 85% rated 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 98.28, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports 84.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Community Hospice, Inc - Hospice serves 79 ZIP codes from its Modesto, California office in Stanislaus County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 79 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 is one factor among many CMS reports, and families may weigh it alongside survey ratings and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 1988.
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 ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for those with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Community Hospice, Inc - Hospice at (209) 578-6300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To begin hospice care, contact Community Hospice, Inc - Hospice directly at (209) 578-6300 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (209) 578-6300 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Community Hospice, Inc - Hospice (CCN 051543) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051543?state=CA to review current CMS ratings and measures.
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.