Meridian Hospice
Newark, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B31687)
CMS process measure: 98.53 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 57 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (510) 573-3866 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Meridian Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 98.53 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Meridian Hospice serves 57 ZIP codes from its Newark, California office in Alameda County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Meridian Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B31687, since 2021). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Meridian Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice provider located in Newark, California, serving families in Alameda County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, Meridian Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 2021. CMS does not publish an ownership type for this hospice in the data available, so families should confirm this directly with the provider.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Meridian Hospice. This often happens with hospices that have had a smaller number of surveyed patients, and it does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers key elements of care, Meridian Hospice scores 98.53, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 9.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent Care Compare data vintage.
Meridian Hospice reports serving 57 ZIP codes from its Newark office, reflecting a fairly broad service area. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures above are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Meridian Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B31687) since December 14, 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 Meridian Hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not imply anything negative about quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Meridian Hospice's composite process score is 98.53, above the California state average of 93.41; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and 9.8% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Meridian Hospice serves 57 ZIP codes from its Newark, California office in Alameda County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 57 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS Care Compare data provided does not specify the ownership type for Meridian Hospice; please contact the hospice at (510) 573-3866 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Meridian Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 2021.
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 for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Meridian Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (510) 573-3866 to ask about their care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Meridian Hospice, contact them directly at (510) 573-3866 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage area, caregiver support, and quality measures; contact Meridian Hospice at (510) 573-3866 for specifics and review their listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Meridian Hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B31687?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.