Essentials Hospice
Hayward, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31595)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (510) 861-8705 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Essentials Hospice, so there is no star rating or recommend percentage available. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
Essentials Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its Hayward, California office in Alameda County.
Yes, Essentials Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B31595, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Essentials Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Hayward, California and the surrounding Alameda County area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 3, 2021 (CCN B31595). CMS Care Compare data does not list an ownership type for this hospice in the records provided; families are encouraged to confirm this directly with the hospice.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Essentials Hospice in the data available. This absence often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet published that measure for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Essentials Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 23.8% of patients, according to Care Compare data.
Essentials Hospice reports serving 30 ZIP codes from its Hayward office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Essentials Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B31595) since August 3, 2021, 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 Essentials Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Essentials Hospice's CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and visits in the last days of life for 23.8% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Essentials Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its Hayward, California location in Alameda County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for Essentials Hospice is not included in the data provided; please contact the hospice at (510) 861-8705 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Essentials Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 3, 2021.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 data provided does not specify care settings for Essentials Hospice; please contact the hospice at (510) 861-8705 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 Essentials Hospice at (510) 861-8705 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage of care settings, staffing availability, and how the hospice supports families — contact Essentials Hospice at (510) 861-8705 for specifics and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Essentials Hospice (CCN B31595) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31595?state=CA to confirm current 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.