Kaweah Health Hospice
Visalia, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051748)
CMS process measure: 90.4 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (559) 733-0642 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kaweah Health Hospice has a CAHPS family caregiver rating of 3 stars, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 90.40, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Kaweah Health Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Visalia, California, located in Tulare County.
Yes, Kaweah Health Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051748), certified since 2002; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Kaweah Health Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Visalia, California, serving families in Tulare County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 2002, and is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type. According to CMS Care Compare data, Kaweah Health Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its Visalia office.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Kaweah Health Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Kaweah Health Hospice scored 90.40, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 54.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data vintage.
All figures above are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published reporting period available at the time of writing. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. This profile does not include any information about staff, facilities, or specific services beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Kaweah Health Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051748), certified since May 16, 2002. 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, Kaweah Health Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Kaweah Health Hospice scored 90.40 on the CMS composite process measure, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Kaweah Health Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Visalia, Tulare County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies Kaweah Health Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CAHPS survey results and quality measures give a more direct picture of caregiver experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Kaweah Health Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 16, 2002.
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 specifically for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical care for symptom relief and can change their care choices at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify the settings offered by this hospice. Please contact Kaweah Health Hospice at (559) 733-0642 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The published CMS data does not describe the enrollment process. Please contact Kaweah Health Hospice at (559) 733-0642 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the ZIP codes served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are reflected in this profile using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Kaweah Health Hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051748?state=CA using its CCN, 051748.
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.