Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Santa Clara
Santa Clara, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051589)
CMS process measure: 97.62 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 94 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (408) 342-6699 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Santa Clara received a 2-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 79% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.62 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Santa Clara serves 94 ZIP codes from its Santa Clara, CA office in Santa Clara County.
Yes, Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Santa Clara is Medicare-certified (CCN 051589, since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Santa Clara is a non-profit hospice located in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California. It has been Medicare-certified since June 22, 1992 (CCN 051589).
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Of families surveyed, 79% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 97.62, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and that 45.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
This hospice serves 94 ZIP codes from its Santa Clara office, indicating a broad service area across the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Santa Clara has been Medicare-certified since 1992 (CCN 051589), 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's CAHPS survey gives this hospice a 2-star family caregiver rating, with 79% saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% 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 97.62, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 94 ZIP codes from its Santa Clara, California office in Santa Clara County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 94 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, alongside caregiver ratings and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 22, 1992.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for people with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but patients can still receive supportive care and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (408) 342-6699 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (408) 342-6699 to discuss how to begin care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and its service area — all of which you can review on Medicare Care Compare, or by calling (408) 342-6699.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Santa Clara directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051589?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.