Suncrest Hospice
Fremont, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751500)
CMS process measure: 99.43 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 245 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (408) 277-1924 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Suncrest Hospice has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 81% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.43 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Suncrest Hospice serves 245 ZIP codes from its Fremont, California office in Alameda County.
Yes, Suncrest Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 751500, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Suncrest Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Fremont, California, located in Alameda County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 23, 2013, under CCN 751500, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for over a decade.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Suncrest Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Suncrest Hospice scored 99.43, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 34.3% of patients, based on published claims-based data.
Suncrest Hospice's service area covers 245 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Fremont office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Suncrest Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 751500) since December 23, 2013, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Suncrest Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 81% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Suncrest Hospice's composite process score is 99.43, which is above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Suncrest Hospice serves 245 ZIP codes from its office in Fremont, Alameda County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 245 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Suncrest Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS publishes the same quality measures and survey results regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Suncrest Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 23, 2013.
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 people who are no longer pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Suncrest Hospice; please contact the hospice at (408) 277-1924 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; contact Suncrest Hospice directly at (408) 277-1924 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs would be met; you can discuss these with Suncrest Hospice at (408) 277-1924.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Suncrest Hospice (CCN 751500) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751500?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.