Hospice Of The Central Coast
Monterey, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051501)
CMS process measure: 94.41 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (831) 658-3737 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of The Central Coast has earned 4 stars from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.41 is at the California state average of 93.41.
Hospice Of The Central Coast serves 33 ZIP codes from its Monterey, California office in Monterey County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Hospice Of The Central Coast is Medicare-certified (CCN 051501, since 1983). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Central Coast is a non-profit hospice based in Monterey, California, serving families in Monterey County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 1983 (CCN 051501), reflecting decades of continuous participation in the Medicare hospice program.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice has earned an overall rating of 4 stars. Among surveyed family caregivers, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences reported by families of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 94.41, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — putting it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 50.2% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Hospice Of The Central Coast currently serves 33 ZIP codes from its Monterey office. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small and does not by itself indicate lower quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Central Coast is Medicare-certified (CCN 051501) since November 1, 1983, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 4 stars, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 94.41, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 33 ZIP codes from its Monterey, California office in Monterey County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of The Central Coast is a non-profit organization; ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, though CMS quality data reflects actual reported performance rather than ownership alone.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 1983.
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 focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (831) 658-3737 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (831) 658-3737 to learn about the process, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly the hospice responds to needs, and how it communicates with patients and families; contacting the hospice at (831) 658-3737 can help answer specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of The Central Coast directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051501?state=CA to confirm current CMS ratings and information.
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.