Star Care Hospice, Inc
Dublin, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01505)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 1 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (510) 468-1909 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Star Care Hospice, Inc, often because too few surveys or cases were available to report. This does not necessarily reflect the quality of care provided.
Star Care Hospice, Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Dublin, CA office in Alameda County.
Yes, Star Care Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01505, since 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Star Care Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Dublin, California, serving Alameda County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 2018, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A01505.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice — a family satisfaction survey that reports a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage who rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. This is often the case for smaller hospices where too few surveys were completed to report reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Star Care Hospice, Inc, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently available. Care index and visit-timing measures are also not included in the data provided for this listing.
Star Care Hospice, Inc's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 1 ZIP code from its Dublin office.
Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the most current information and to contact the hospice for details not captured in this public data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Star Care Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 2018 (CCN A01505), 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 for this hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveys to report reliably; this does not indicate poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to California's state average of 93.41 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Star Care Hospice, Inc serves 1 ZIP code from its Dublin, California office in Alameda 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?
Star Care Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine care quality on its own; CMS quality measures and family survey results, when available, offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 6, 2018.
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 for patients with a life-limiting illness, typically when a doctor believes a person has six months or less to live if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Star Care Hospice, Inc at (510) 468-1909 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; please contact Star Care Hospice, Inc at (510) 468-1909 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 satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how long a hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which can be checked on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Star Care Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01505?state=CA to see its current CMS-reported 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.