Jmj Hospice Care, Inc.
Brentwood, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31569)
CMS process measure: 82.61 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (925) 392-8536 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Jmj Hospice Care, Inc., so there is no published star rating or recommend percentage available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 82.61, below the California state average of 93.41.
Jmj Hospice Care, Inc. serves 10 ZIP codes from its Brentwood, California office in Contra Costa County.
Yes, Jmj Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B31569, since December 17, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Jmj Hospice Care, Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Brentwood, California and the surrounding Contra Costa County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 17, 2021. CMS Care Compare data does not indicate whether the hospice is for-profit, non-profit, or government-run, so families should confirm ownership directly with the hospice or through the Care Compare listing.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 — for Jmj Hospice Care, Inc. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS quality composite process measure, Jmj Hospice Care, Inc. scored 82.61, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average according to the most recent Care Compare data. The hospice's care index score is listed as 9. CMS data does not include information on the percentage of visits occurring in the last days of life for this hospice.
Jmj Hospice Care, Inc. serves 10 ZIP codes from its Brentwood, California office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Jmj Hospice Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B31569, since December 17, 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 Jmj Hospice Care, Inc., which often happens when too few patients were surveyed for CMS to report; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Jmj Hospice Care, Inc. scored 82.61, compared with a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Jmj Hospice Care, Inc. serves 10 ZIP codes from its Brentwood, California office in Contra Costa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not specify the ownership type for Jmj Hospice Care, Inc.; you can contact the hospice at (925) 392-8536 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Jmj Hospice Care, Inc. has been Medicare-certified since December 17, 2021, according to CMS records.
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 relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person is nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
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, but it does not mean giving up all care — hospice teams actively manage pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Jmj Hospice Care, Inc. delivers care; contact the hospice at (925) 392-8536 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; contact Jmj Hospice Care, Inc. at (925) 392-8536 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to state quality averages, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Jmj Hospice Care, Inc. (CCN B31569) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31569?state=CA to review its current CMS 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.