Sanctuary Hospice
Sacramento, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11564)
CMS process measure: 91.78 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (916) 671-3017 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 83% would definitely recommend Sanctuary Hospice, and it scored 91.78 on CMS's composite process measure, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Sanctuary Hospice serves 64 ZIP codes from its Sacramento, California office in Sacramento County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Sanctuary Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11564), certified since January 18, 2021; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sanctuary Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Sacramento, California, serving patients in Sacramento County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since January 18, 2021 (CCN A11564).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 83% would definitely recommend Sanctuary Hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience with the hospice as a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, Sanctuary Hospice scored 91.78, 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 9 and notes that 31.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the data provided.
Sanctuary Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 64 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current updates; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Sanctuary Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A11564) since January 18, 2021, 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 CMS's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, 83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Sanctuary Hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience as a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Sanctuary Hospice scored 91.78 on CMS's composite process measure, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Sanctuary Hospice serves 64 ZIP codes from its office in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sanctuary Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality and survey data, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sanctuary Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 18, 2021.
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 focused on comfort for people with a life-limiting illness who have generally stopped curative treatment; both aim to manage symptoms and support quality 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, but patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other health needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Sanctuary Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (916) 671-3017 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Sanctuary Hospice directly at (916) 671-3017 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, and what areas are served — all of which are reflected in CMS Care Compare data for Sanctuary Hospice; for additional questions, contact the hospice at (916) 671-3017.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sanctuary Hospice (CCN A11564) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11564?state=CA to review 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.