Rx Staffing Hospice Care
Sacramento, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921539)
CMS process measure: 78.29 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (916) 570-3060 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 72% would definitely recommend Rx Staffing Hospice Care, and 65% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS data. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 78.29, below the California state average of 93.41.
Rx Staffing Hospice Care serves 52 ZIP codes from its Sacramento, CA office in Sacramento County.
Yes, Rx Staffing Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 921539, certified since May 19, 2016). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Rx Staffing Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice based in Sacramento, California, serving Sacramento County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since May 19, 2016 (CCN 921539).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 72% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 65% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core care processes delivered to patients, Rx Staffing Hospice Care scored 78.29, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 26.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data supplied. Where other measures are not listed here, CMS may not have published them, often due to small numbers of patients surveyed, which does not by itself indicate poor quality.
Rx Staffing Hospice Care's service area includes 52 ZIP codes from its Sacramento office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with CMS and the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Rx Staffing Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 921539) since May 19, 2016, 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?
According to CMS data, 72% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 65% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 78.29, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — below the state average, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 52 ZIP codes from its Sacramento, California office in Sacramento County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Rx Staffing Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 19, 2016.
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 people who have stopped seeking curative treatment and are typically nearing the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and comfort-related symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Rx Staffing Hospice Care at (916) 570-3060 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Rx Staffing Hospice Care at (916) 570-3060 for details.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — all of which are covered in CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Rx Staffing Hospice Care's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921539?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.