Healthcare California Hospice
Fresno, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21651)
CMS process measure: 90.48 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (559) 240-6717 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Healthcare California Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 90.48, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Healthcare California Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Fresno, California office in Fresno County.
Yes, Healthcare California Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B21651, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Healthcare California Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Fresno, California, serving families in Fresno County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 24, 2021 (CCN B21651).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to too few surveyed patients to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Healthcare California Hospice scored 90.48, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 68.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the most recent published Care Compare data.
The hospice reports serving 34 ZIP codes from its Fresno office, giving families across a fairly broad area access to its services.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, 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 may not reflect the most current updates — families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Healthcare California Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B21651) since April 24, 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 this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 90.48, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 68.2% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 34 ZIP codes from its Fresno, California office in Fresno 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?
Healthcare California Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type alone doesn't determine quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results, when available, offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 24, 2021.
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 and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Healthcare California Hospice at (559) 240-6717 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 Healthcare California Hospice at (559) 240-6717 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact Healthcare California Hospice at (559) 240-6717 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Healthcare California Hospice (CCN B21651) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21651?state=CA to review the latest 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.