Madrona Hospice Care Inc
San Rafael, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11781)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (628) 243-0550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Madrona Hospice Care Inc, often because of small patient counts. Families can contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Madrona Hospice Care Inc serves 10 ZIP codes from its San Rafael, CA office in Marin County.
Yes, Madrona Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11781), certified since May 25, 2021, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Madrona Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice based in San Rafael, California, serving families in Marin County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 25, 2021.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Madrona Hospice Care Inc, which often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report a reliable score. This is not an indication of poor quality — it simply means the data is not yet available. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time.
Madrona Hospice Care Inc serves 10 ZIP codes from its San Rafael office, giving families in that part of Marin County access to Medicare-certified hospice services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. No cost or fee information is included here beyond that basic fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the official listing directly and to contact the hospice for any details not covered by CMS-published measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Madrona Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11781) since May 25, 2021, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often occurs when there are too few surveyed patients to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to California's state average of 93.41 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Madrona Hospice Care Inc serves 10 ZIP codes from its San Rafael, California office in Marin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Madrona Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not determine quality, and families should review CMS quality data and their own experience when deciding.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 25, 2021, according to CMS records.
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 being pursued, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where care is delivered; please contact Madrona Hospice Care Inc at (628) 243-0550 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Madrona Hospice Care Inc directly at (628) 243-0550 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and staffing; contact Madrona Hospice Care Inc at (628) 243-0550 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Madrona Hospice Care Inc's certification and details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11781?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.