Snowline Health
Diamond Springs, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051567)
CMS process measure: 96.95 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 79 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (530) 621-7820 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Snowline Health earned a 4 out of 5 star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.95 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Snowline Health serves 79 ZIP codes from its office in Diamond Springs, California, in El Dorado County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Snowline Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 051567, certified since 1990. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Snowline Health is a non-profit hospice based in Diamond Springs, California, serving families in El Dorado County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since May 25, 1990 (CCN 051567), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who worked with Snowline Health gave it a CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5. Ninety percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Snowline Health scored 96.95, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports that 66.9% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are too small for reliable reporting — this does not indicate poor quality.
Snowline Health's service area spans 79 ZIP codes from its Diamond Springs office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check the official site for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Snowline Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 051567) since May 25, 1990, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS CAHPS survey data shows Snowline Health received a 4 out of 5 star rating, with 90% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Snowline Health's composite process score is 96.95, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Snowline Health serves 79 ZIP codes from its office in Diamond Springs, California, in El Dorado County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 79 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Snowline Health is a non-profit hospice; ownership type can affect organizational priorities, but CMS quality data should be reviewed regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Snowline Health has been Medicare-certified since May 25, 1990.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No, choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it is not about giving up but about a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Snowline Health; please contact the hospice at (530) 621-7820 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment details; please contact Snowline Health directly at (530) 621-7820 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, staffing availability, service area coverage, and how the hospice communicates with families — Snowline Health can be reached at (530) 621-7820 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Snowline Health directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051567?state=CA to confirm current ratings and details.
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.