Grace Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc
San Ramon, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751543)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (925) 365-1588 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Grace Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc, and its composite process score comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is listed as not reported. CMS does show a care index score of 9 for this hospice.
Grace Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in San Ramon, California, in Contra Costa County.
Yes, Grace Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 751543, certified since April 16, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Grace Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in San Ramon, California, serving Contra Costa County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since April 16, 2014 (CCN 751543), meaning it meets the federal standards required to provide hospice services covered by the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice's CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including its star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend it, and percentage of caregivers rating it 9 or 10 — have not been published by CMS for this hospice. This is often the case when the number of surveyed patients is small, and it should not be taken as a sign of poor quality.
CMS has published a care index score of 9 for this hospice, along with a measure showing 8.9% of visits occurring in the last days of life. However, CMS lists the comparison of this hospice's composite process measure to the California state average (93.41) as 'not reported,' so no direct comparison can be offered here.
Grace Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc serves 34 ZIP codes from its San Ramon office. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the latest updates and to confirm current details with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Grace Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751543) since April 16, 2014, 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, such as star ratings or recommendation percentages, for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the comparison of this hospice's composite process score to the California state average (93.41) as 'not reported.' CMS does show a care index score of 9 and a rate of 8.9% for visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in San Ramon, California, in Contra Costa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Grace Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not determine Medicare certification status, but families may want to ask about it when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 16, 2014.
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 is for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (925) 365-1588 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 (925) 365-1588 to learn how to begin care 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 measures, service area, and how care is provided; contact the hospice at (925) 365-1588 for specifics and review Medicare Care Compare for published data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Grace Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751543?state=CA to review its current CMS-published 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.