Mission Hospice & Home Care, Inc.
San Mateo, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051665)
CMS process measure: 98.55 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 98 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (650) 554-1000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Mission Hospice & Home Care a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 98.55, above the California state average of 93.41.
Mission Hospice & Home Care serves 98 ZIP codes from its San Mateo, CA office in San Mateo County. Families should confirm their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Mission Hospice & Home Care, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 051665), certified since 1995. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that the patient meets eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Mission Hospice & Home Care, Inc. is a non-profit hospice based in San Mateo, California, serving families in San Mateo County. It has been Medicare-certified since October 12, 1995 (CCN 051665).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Mission Hospice & Home Care a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5. Among surveyed caregivers, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients who received care from this hospice, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Mission Hospice & Home Care scored 98.55, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 54.3% of patients, based on the most recent published data.
Mission Hospice & Home Care serves a broad area, covering 98 ZIP codes from its San Mateo office. As a Medicare-certified hospice, care under this provider is covered by the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose physician certifies a terminal prognosis; this listing does not include cost information beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current reporting period; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Mission Hospice & Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 051665), certified since October 12, 1995. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a star rating of 3 out of 5, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.55, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — above the state average, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Mission Hospice & Home Care serves 98 ZIP codes from its San Mateo, California office in San Mateo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 98 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among several CMS-reported measures families may consider, but it does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 12, 1995.
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 patients with a terminal prognosis who have stopped 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 all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided. Please contact the hospice at (650) 554-1000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the intake process. Please contact the hospice at (650) 554-1000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, and the ZIP codes served — all of which are reported for this hospice on CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mission Hospice & Home Care, Inc. (CCN 051665) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051665?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.