Interim Healthcare Hospice - Sacramento Area
Gold River, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11783)
CMS process measure: 99.32 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 77 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (510) 394-0280 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Interim Healthcare Hospice - Sacramento Area received a 2-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 78% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.32 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Interim Healthcare Hospice - Sacramento Area serves 77 ZIP codes from its office in Gold River, California, in Sacramento County.
Yes, Interim Healthcare Hospice - Sacramento Area is Medicare-certified, with CCN A11783, certified since 02/18/2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Interim Healthcare Hospice - Sacramento Area is a for-profit hospice based in Gold River, California, serving families in Sacramento County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 18, 2021, with CCN A11783.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received a 2-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 78% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 75% rated their experience of care between 9 and 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family members of patients who received care, as published by CMS Care Compare.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.32, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and a rate of 35.6% for visits made in the last days of life, based on the same data vintage.
This hospice's service area covers 77 ZIP codes, indicating a broad geographic reach from its Gold River office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Interim Healthcare Hospice - Sacramento Area is Medicare-certified (CCN A11783), certified since 02/18/2021, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 2-star rating, with 78% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 75% rating their care 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 99.32, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 77 ZIP codes from its office in Gold River, California, in Sacramento County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 77 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is for-profit. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS publishes the same quality measures for all certified hospices regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 18, 2021.
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 life expectancy of six months or less and generally does not include treatments aimed at curing the illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients may still receive treatment for other health conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (510) 394-0280 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Interim Healthcare Hospice - Sacramento Area directly at (510) 394-0280 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores compared to state averages, and the ZIP codes served; you can also contact the hospice at (510) 394-0280 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Interim Healthcare Hospice - Sacramento Area (CCN A11783) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11783?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.