Melodia Hospice
Fremont, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11566)
CMS process measure: 83.19 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 89 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (888) 635-6347 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Melodia Hospice. On the CMS composite process measure, Melodia Hospice scored 83.19, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Melodia Hospice serves 89 ZIP codes from its office in Fremont, California, in Alameda County.
Yes, Melodia Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN A11566, certified since December 22, 2020; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Melodia Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Fremont, California, serving Alameda County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since December 22, 2020, with CCN A11566.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Melodia Hospice. This gap in published data is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet released or has withheld the figures for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Melodia Hospice scored 83.19, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 9.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Melodia Hospice reports serving 89 ZIP codes from its Fremont office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that. Families are encouraged to review the full data directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice to confirm current details relevant to their situation.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Melodia Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11566) since December 22, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Melodia Hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Melodia Hospice's composite process score is 83.19, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 9.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Melodia Hospice serves 89 ZIP codes from its office in Fremont, California, in Alameda County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 89 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Melodia Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys can give a more direct picture.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Melodia Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 22, 2020.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a person is expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to maximizing comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical treatment aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Melodia Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (888) 635-6347 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Melodia Hospice at (888) 635-6347 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how care is coordinated; contact Melodia Hospice at (888) 635-6347 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Melodia Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11566?state=CA to review its current CMS-published data.
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.