Saint Agnes Home Health & Hospice
Fresno, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051538)
CMS process measure: 99.48 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (559) 450-5600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Saint Agnes Home Health & Hospice in Fresno, CA holds a 4-star CAHPS caregiver rating, with 84% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.48 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Saint Agnes Home Health & Hospice serves 48 ZIP codes from its Fresno, California office in Fresno County.
Yes, Saint Agnes Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051538), certified since 1988. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Saint Agnes Home Health & Hospice is a non-profit hospice located in Fresno, California, serving families in Fresno County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 21, 1988 (CCN 051538).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience with the hospice at 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by surveyed caregivers and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Saint Agnes Home Health & Hospice scored 99.48, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and a rate of 61.2% for visits in the last days of life, as published in CMS's data.
Saint Agnes Home Health & Hospice serves 48 ZIP codes from its Fresno office, indicating a fairly broad service area in the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than an indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Saint Agnes Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051538) and has been since June 21, 1988. 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?
Surveyed family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.48, above the California state average of 93.41, according to Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 48 ZIP codes from its Fresno, California location in Fresno County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Saint Agnes Home Health & Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality and survey data are the more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 21, 1988.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than 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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Saint Agnes Home Health & Hospice at (559) 450-5600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Saint Agnes Home Health & Hospice directly at (559) 450-5600 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, and service area coverage — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare, or by calling (559) 450-5600.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Saint Agnes Home Health & Hospice's official Care Compare profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051538?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.