Seva Hospice
Visalia, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51722)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (559) 625-1043 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Seva Hospice, so we cannot report a star rating or recommendation percentage at this time. This is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than an indicator of care quality.
Seva Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Visalia, California office in Kern County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Seva Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B51722, certified since May 30, 2023), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Seva Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Visalia, California, certified since May 30, 2023 (CCN B51722). CMS Care Compare data does not indicate the ownership type for this hospice in the information provided; families are encouraged to confirm this detail directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
CMS collects feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, but that survey data — including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating it 9 or 10 — has not been published for Seva Hospice in the data available here. This often happens when a hospice has served a small number of patients, and it does not necessarily reflect the quality of care provided.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Seva Hospice in this dataset, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time; CMS lists this as 'not reported.'
According to the data provided, Seva Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Visalia, California office in Kern County.
As a Medicare-certified hospice, Seva Hospice provides care covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Seva Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B51722), certified since May 30, 2023. 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 for Seva Hospice, which often occurs when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients rather than reflecting poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Seva Hospice, so no comparison can be made to the California state average of 93.41 at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Seva Hospice serves 1 ZIP code from its Visalia, California location in Kern County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 1 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The ownership type for Seva Hospice is not included in the data available here; please contact the hospice at (559) 625-1043 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Seva Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 30, 2023.
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 and quality of life for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available data; please contact Seva Hospice at (559) 625-1043 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please call Seva Hospice at (559) 625-1043 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how caregivers are supported, availability of staff, and how the hospice communicates with families — you can raise these directly with Seva Hospice at (559) 625-1043.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Seva Hospice (CCN B51722) directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51722?state=CA to review current, official CMS information.
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.