Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice - Vallejo
Vallejo, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051565)
CMS process measure: 96.97 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (707) 648-6969 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice - Vallejo received a 5-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 95% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process quality score of 96.97 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice - Vallejo serves 17 ZIP codes from its Vallejo, California office, located in Solano County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice - Vallejo is Medicare-certified, with CCN 051565, certified since 1990. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice - Vallejo is a non-profit hospice located in Vallejo, California, serving families in Solano County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 21, 1990.
According to CMS Care Compare data (CAHPS survey), family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety-five percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families who worked with this hospice's care team, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, the hospice scored 96.97, which is above the California state average of 93.41. This composite measure reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes. CMS also reports that 44.4% of patients received visits from staff during the last days of life, based on the available data.
This hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its Vallejo office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility; no cost details are included here beyond that fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice - Vallejo is Medicare-certified (CCN 051565), certified since June 21, 1990. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 95% saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 96.97, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 17 ZIP codes from its Vallejo, California office in Solano County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is non-profit. Ownership type can be one factor among many families consider, alongside CMS survey results and quality scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 21, 1990.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer pursued, typically for those with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (707) 648-6969 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 at (707) 648-6969 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and ownership type — all of which are covered in this listing where CMS has published the data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051565?state=CA to confirm current CMS-published details.
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.