Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Oakland
Oakland, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051551)
CMS process measure: 98.83 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (510) 752-6390 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Oakland has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.83 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Oakland serves 45 ZIP codes from its Oakland, CA office in Alameda County.
Yes, Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Oakland is Medicare-certified (CCN 051551, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Oakland is a non-profit hospice serving Oakland, California and surrounding communities in Alameda County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 15, 1989 (CCN 051551).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 98.83, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 45.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
The hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, includes 45 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Oakland office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not shown, CMS has not released it for this hospice, which can happen with smaller patient counts and does not itself indicate anything about quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Oakland has been Medicare-certified since June 15, 1989 (CCN 051551), 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 3-star rating from family caregivers, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% 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 CMS composite process score is 98.83, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare, this hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Oakland, Alameda County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type can inform financial structure, but CMS quality measures like CAHPS scores and process composites give a more direct picture of experience and performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 15, 1989, over three decades of certification.
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 is for people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy 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 curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care — patients continue to receive medical attention, pain management, and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (510) 752-6390 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (510) 752-6390 or check Medicare Care Compare for current information.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of its service area — all of which are reported for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051551?state=CA).
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice, CCN 051551, directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051551?state=CA to see the latest CMS-published figures.
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.