Fresno Hospice
Fresno, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41512)
CMS process measure: 94.53 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 77 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (209) 727-2470 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fresno Hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.53 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Fresno Hospice serves 77 ZIP codes from its Fresno, California office in Fresno County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice to confirm whether service is available.
Yes, Fresno Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN B41512, certified since June 16, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Fresno Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Fresno, California area, certified since June 16, 2022 (CMS Certification Number B41512). Ownership type was not provided in the available CMS Care Compare data.
According to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Fresno Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently care processes were followed, Fresno Hospice scored 94.53, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. A separate CMS care index score of 9 is also on record, though CMS has not published details about the visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage beyond the reported figure of 38.1%.
Fresno Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, spans 77 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Fresno County office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient survey counts rather than an indicator of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or coverage details beyond this general fact are available here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Fresno Hospice?
Yes, Fresno Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B41512), certified since June 16, 2022, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Fresno Hospice received a 3-star rating, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Fresno Hospice's composite process score is 94.53, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Fresno Hospice serves 77 ZIP codes from its office in Fresno, Fresno County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 77 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ownership type was not included in the available CMS data for Fresno Hospice; contact the hospice at (209) 727-2470 or check Medicare Care Compare for this detail.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Fresno Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 16, 2022.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, 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 CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Fresno Hospice; please contact the hospice at (209) 727-2470 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; contact Fresno Hospice at (209) 727-2470 for details on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and its service area, and can also contact Fresno Hospice directly at (209) 727-2470 with additional questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Fresno Hospice (CCN B41512) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41512?state=CA to review its most current published 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.