Covenant Care Hospice
Turlock, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051614)
CMS process measure: 99.27 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (209) 664-2550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Covenant Care Hospice has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.27 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Covenant Care Hospice serves 38 ZIP codes from its Turlock, California office in Stanislaus County.
Yes, Covenant Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051614, since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Covenant Care Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Turlock, California, serving families in Stanislaus County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 1993 (CCN 051614).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Covenant Care Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Covenant Care Hospice scored 99.27, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 for this hospice, and notes that 22.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Covenant Care Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 38 ZIP codes from its Turlock office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality-measure vintage available. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, that generally reflects small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Covenant Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 1993 (CCN 051614), 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's CAHPS Hospice Survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 86% rating their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Covenant Care Hospice's composite process score is 99.27, above the California state average of 93.41; CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and notes 22.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Covenant Care Hospice, based in Turlock, Stanislaus County, serves 38 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Covenant Care Hospice is organized as a non-profit; ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 9, 1993.
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 shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up care; patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Covenant Care Hospice; contact the hospice at (209) 664-2550 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; contact Covenant Care Hospice at (209) 664-2550 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how quickly staff respond to needs, and what services are included — you can review Covenant Care Hospice's CMS ratings and confirm additional details by calling (209) 664-2550.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Covenant Care Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051614?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.