Sutter Auburn Faith Vna & Hospice-Hospice
Auburn, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051632)
CMS process measure: 90.85 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (530) 886-6650 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sutter Auburn Faith VNA & Hospice-Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 90.85 is below the California state average of 93.41.
Sutter Auburn Faith VNA & Hospice-Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its Auburn, California office in Placer County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Sutter Auburn Faith VNA & Hospice-Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 051632, certified since August 18, 1994. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Sutter Auburn Faith VNA & Hospice-Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Auburn, California, serving Placer County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 1994 (CCN 051632).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 4-star rating overall. Among those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 79% rated the hospice 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 90.85, which falls below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 64.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data submitted.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 42 ZIP codes from its Auburn office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information is provided here beyond that. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Families should contact the hospice directly and consult Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as CMS periodically updates these figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Sutter Auburn Faith VNA & Hospice-Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051632, since August 18, 1994), 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 survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 85% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 90.85, which is below the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its Auburn, California location in Placer County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit; ownership type is one factor among several, alongside CAHPS ratings and quality measures, that families may consider.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 1994.
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 patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but patients can still receive care for symptoms, pain, and other conditions unrelated to their terminal diagnosis; it does not mean giving up care altogether.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Sutter Auburn Faith VNA & Hospice-Hospice at (530) 886-6650 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start care, contact Sutter Auburn Faith VNA & Hospice-Hospice directly at (530) 886-6650, as the specific steps are not included in this data.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how to begin care; contacting the hospice at (530) 886-6650 can help answer specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sutter Auburn Faith VNA & Hospice-Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051632?state=CA to review its current CMS-published ratings and measures.
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.