Suncrest Hospice San Joaquin
Stockton, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN D61548)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (619) 356-0997 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Suncrest Hospice San Joaquin, likely because it was only certified in August 2024. Families can check Medicare Care Compare for updates as more data becomes available.
Suncrest Hospice San Joaquin serves 17 ZIP codes from its Stockton, California office, located in San Joaquin County.
Yes, Suncrest Hospice San Joaquin is Medicare-certified (CCN D61548), certified since August 21, 2024. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Suncrest Hospice San Joaquin is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Stockton, California and surrounding communities in San Joaquin County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 21, 2024, according to CMS Care Compare records. CMS has not published ownership type for this hospice in the data provided, so families should confirm this directly with the provider.
Because this hospice is newly certified, CMS has not yet published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10. This is common for newly certified hospices with limited patient volume and does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided. Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 can be made at this time.
Suncrest Hospice San Joaquin reports serving 17 ZIP codes from its Stockton office, giving families in the surrounding region access to hospice services through this provider.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Suncrest Hospice San Joaquin is Medicare-certified (CCN D61548), certified since August 21, 2024, 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 survey results for this hospice, which is common for newly certified hospices or those with small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS ownership data was not provided for this hospice; contact the hospice at (619) 356-0997 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 21, 2024.
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 those with a life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the illness, and patients can still receive treatment for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (619) 356-0997 or check Medicare Care Compare for this information.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (619) 356-0997 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (619) 356-0997 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Suncrest Hospice San Joaquin (CCN D61548) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/D61548?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.