Hinds Hospice - Fresno
Fresno, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051571)
CMS process measure: 94.88 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 85 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (559) 320-0310 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hinds Hospice - Fresno has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 90% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.88 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Hinds Hospice - Fresno serves 85 ZIP codes from its Fresno, CA office in Fresno County. Families can confirm whether a specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hinds Hospice - Fresno is Medicare-certified, with CCN 051571, certified since September 18, 1990. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Hinds Hospice - Fresno is a non-profit hospice located in Fresno, California, serving Fresno County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 18, 1990 (CCN 051571).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of care processes reported across surveyed families, Hinds Hospice - Fresno scored 94.88, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 64.3% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, based on published Care Compare data.
Hinds Hospice - Fresno reports serving 85 ZIP codes from its Fresno office, reflecting a broad service area.
Hospice care is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients; this listing does not include cost information beyond that.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts and should not be interpreted as reflecting poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hinds Hospice - Fresno is Medicare-certified (CCN 051571) since September 18, 1990, 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, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 90% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 94.88, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 64.3% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hinds Hospice - Fresno reports serving 85 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 85 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey and composite process score are the best way to compare care experiences across providers regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hinds Hospice - Fresno has been Medicare-certified since September 18, 1990.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to manage symptoms and improve comfort, while hospice care focuses specifically on comfort and quality of life for patients who have stopped 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 from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, medical attention, or support — it is a different kind of care focused on comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; please contact Hinds Hospice - Fresno at (559) 320-0310 to ask about settings of care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not describe the enrollment process; contact Hinds Hospice - Fresno at (559) 320-0310 to learn how to begin care, and confirm certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CAHPS survey results, how the composite process score compares to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and details about services and staffing directly from the hospice at (559) 320-0310.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hinds Hospice - Fresno (CCN 051571) directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051571?state=CA to confirm current certification and quality 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.