Northbay Hospice & Bereavement
Fairfield, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051651)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (707) 646-3575 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS data shows 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Northbay Hospice & Bereavement, and 82% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite quality process score of 100.00 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Northbay Hospice & Bereavement serves 14 ZIP codes from its office in Fairfield, California, in Solano County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Northbay Hospice & Bereavement is Medicare-certified, with CCN 051651, certified since 1995. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Northbay Hospice & Bereavement is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Fairfield, California, serving families in Solano County. According to CMS Care Compare data, it has been Medicare-certified since May 10, 1995, and its ownership is classified as "Other" in CMS records.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 88% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, so no star rating can be stated here; this is often related to small survey sample sizes and should not be read as a reflection of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Northbay Hospice & Bereavement scored 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 42.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the data supplied.
Northbay Hospice & Bereavement's service area, according to the data provided, covers 14 ZIP codes from its Fairfield, California office.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families should contact the hospice directly and consult Medicare Care Compare to confirm current details and services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Northbay Hospice & Bereavement is Medicare-certified (CCN 051651), certified since May 10, 1995, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 100.00, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 14 ZIP codes from its Fairfield, California office in Solano County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership type.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Northbay Hospice & Bereavement has been Medicare-certified since May 10, 1995, 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 is generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort near the end of life.
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 care settings for this hospice; contact Northbay Hospice & Bereavement at (707) 646-3575 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; contact Northbay Hospice & Bereavement at (707) 646-3575 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Northbay Hospice & Bereavement at (707) 646-3575 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Northbay Hospice & Bereavement (CCN 051651) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051651?state=CA to confirm current CMS 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.