Lifeguard Hospice Care, Inc
Pleasanton, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751616)
CMS process measure: 62.96 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 56 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (925) 226-7185 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would recommend Lifeguard Hospice Care 82% of the time, and 82% rated the care a 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 62.96, below the California state average of 93.41.
Lifeguard Hospice Care serves 56 ZIP codes from its Pleasanton, CA office in Alameda County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Lifeguard Hospice Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 751616, certified since April 29, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lifeguard Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Pleasanton, California, serving families in Alameda County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 29, 2015 (CCN 751616).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 82% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which sometimes happens when patient counts are small; this should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, Lifeguard Hospice Care scored 62.96, which falls below the California state average of 93.41. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice completed a bundle of recommended care processes, as measured by CMS. CMS also reports that 18.3% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, and a care index score of 9, according to the same Care Compare dataset.
Lifeguard Hospice Care's service area spans 56 ZIP codes from its Pleasanton office, indicating a fairly broad reach across the local area.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility — no additional cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Lifeguard Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 751616) since April 29, 2015, 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated the overall care a 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 62.96, which is below the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Lifeguard Hospice Care serves 56 ZIP codes from its Pleasanton, CA office in Alameda County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 56 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Lifeguard Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 29, 2015.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically used when a person has a life-limiting illness and treatment is no longer pursued.
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; it does not mean abandoning medical care or 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 Lifeguard Hospice Care at (925) 226-7185 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment details; please contact the hospice directly at (925) 226-7185 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how care compares to state averages, service area coverage, and staff availability — you can review published CMS figures and also ask the hospice directly at (925) 226-7185.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lifeguard Hospice Care directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751616?state=CA to confirm current 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.