Hospice By Blize Healthcare
Hercules, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551751)
CMS process measure: 92.23 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (510) 647-8057 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Hospice By Blize Healthcare. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 92.23, slightly below the California state average of 93.41.
Hospice By Blize Healthcare serves 63 ZIP codes from its office in Hercules, California, in Contra Costa County.
Yes, Hospice By Blize Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 551751, since 2014); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice By Blize Healthcare is a for-profit hospice based in Hercules, California, serving families in Contra Costa County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 28, 2014, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 551751.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — simply that CMS has not released the figures.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Hospice By Blize Healthcare scored 92.23, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 42.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
The hospice reports a service area covering 63 ZIP codes from its Hercules office, indicating a fairly broad reach within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's published update schedule. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice By Blize Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 551751) since January 28, 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 for this hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process score is 92.23, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure; CMS also lists a care index score of 7 and reports 42.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice By Blize Healthcare serves 63 ZIP codes from its Hercules, California office in Contra Costa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may want to review the CMS quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 28, 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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, not giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; please contact the hospice at (510) 647-8057 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please call the hospice at (510) 647-8057 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated — you can review these figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly by phone.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice By Blize Healthcare (CCN 551751) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551751?state=CA.
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.