Sequoia Hospice East Bay
Concord, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21761)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (510) 241-0619 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Sequoia Hospice East Bay, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, however, the hospice scored 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
Sequoia Hospice East Bay serves 35 ZIP codes from its Concord, California office in Contra Costa County. This gives families across a fairly broad part of the East Bay access to its services.
Yes, Sequoia Hospice East Bay is Medicare-certified (CCN B21761), certified since November 19, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sequoia Hospice East Bay is a for-profit hospice based in Concord, California, serving families in Contra Costa County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 19, 2020 (CCN B21761).
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sequoia Hospice East Bay does not have a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10. CMS has not published these figures for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Sequoia Hospice East Bay scored 100.00, which is above the California state average of 93.41. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 21.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per the most recent Care Compare data.
Sequoia Hospice East Bay serves 35 ZIP codes from its Concord office, giving families across a fairly wide area access to its services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Sequoia Hospice East Bay is Medicare-certified (CCN B21761) since November 19, 2020, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not necessarily reflect poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Sequoia Hospice East Bay scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the California state average of 93.41, and CMS lists a care index score of 9.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 35 ZIP codes from its Concord, California office in Contra Costa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sequoia Hospice East Bay is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality data, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 19, 2020.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and are nearing 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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Sequoia Hospice East Bay at (510) 241-0619 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Sequoia Hospice East Bay at (510) 241-0619 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, how a hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is provided; contact Sequoia Hospice East Bay at (510) 241-0619 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sequoia Hospice East Bay (CCN B21761) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21761?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.