Pathways Home Health And Hospice
Oakland, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051506)
CMS process measure: 99.16 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (510) 632-4390 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers at Pathways Home Health And Hospice reported that 88% would definitely recommend this hospice, and it scored 99.16 on CMS's composite process measure, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in this data.
Pathways Home Health And Hospice serves 51 ZIP codes from its Oakland, CA office in Alameda County. Families should confirm their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Pathways Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 051506, certified since 1984. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Pathways Home Health And Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Oakland, California, serving families in Alameda County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 16, 1984.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 88% of families said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, though the recommendation and rating figures reflect direct feedback from family caregivers.
On CMS's composite process measure, Pathways Home Health And Hospice scored 99.16, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 70.1% of patients, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
Pathways Home Health And Hospice serves 51 ZIP codes from its Oakland office. As a non-profit organization, any surplus revenue is reinvested into the organization's mission rather than distributed to owners or shareholders.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Pathways Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051506), certified since March 16, 1984, 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 Pathways Home Health And Hospice, and 87% rated their overall care experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Pathways Home Health And Hospice scored 99.16 on the CMS composite process measure, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 51 ZIP codes from its Oakland, California office in Alameda County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Pathways Home Health And Hospice is a non-profit organization, meaning it reinvests any surplus revenue back into its mission rather than distributing it to owners; ownership type does not directly determine care quality, so it's worth reviewing the CMS quality measures as well.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 16, 1984.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less.
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 care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Pathways Home Health And Hospice at (510) 632-4390 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake steps; please contact Pathways Home Health And Hospice at (510) 632-4390 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly visits occur when needed, and how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average; you can also ask Pathways Home Health And Hospice directly at (510) 632-4390 about anything not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Pathways Home Health And Hospice using CCN 051506 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051506?state=CA to see the latest 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.