Suncrest Hospice Sacramento, Llc
Sacramento, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921751)
CMS process measure: 99.47 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 100 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (916) 928-0102 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Suncrest Hospice Sacramento an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.47, above the California state average of 93.41.
Suncrest Hospice Sacramento serves 100 ZIP codes from its Sacramento, California office in Sacramento County.
Yes, Suncrest Hospice Sacramento is Medicare-certified (CCN 921751, since 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Suncrest Hospice Sacramento, LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Sacramento, California, serving Sacramento County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 29, 2018 (CCN 921751).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Suncrest Hospice Sacramento an overall rating of 2 stars. In that same survey, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Suncrest Hospice Sacramento scored 99.47, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 53.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
Suncrest Hospice Sacramento's service area, as listed with CMS, spans 100 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Sacramento office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here beyond that.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are too small for reliable reporting — this does not necessarily indicate a quality concern. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Suncrest Hospice Sacramento is Medicare-certified (CCN 921751) since March 29, 2018, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 2 stars, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 99.47, compared to California's state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 100 ZIP codes from its office in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 100 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Suncrest Hospice Sacramento is listed as a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several, alongside CMS survey and quality data, that families may want to consider.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 29, 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 to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, as patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Suncrest Hospice Sacramento at (916) 928-0102 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Suncrest Hospice Sacramento directly at (916) 928-0102 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated — Suncrest Hospice Sacramento can be reached at (916) 928-0102 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Suncrest Hospice Sacramento's current CMS data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921751?state=CA.
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.