Sutter Care At Home
Santa Rosa, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051761)
CMS process measure: 99.82 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 49 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (707) 542-5045 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sutter Care At Home holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 91% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.82 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Sutter Care At Home serves 49 ZIP codes from its Santa Rosa, California office in Sonoma County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Sutter Care At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 051761, since 2003). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sutter Care At Home is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Santa Rosa, California, serving families in Sonoma County and the surrounding area. The hospice has an ownership classification of "Other" and has been Medicare-certified since June 20, 2003, according to CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Sutter Care At Home received a 4-star rating. Among family caregivers surveyed, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered, Sutter Care At Home scored 99.82, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. A related care index figure of 10 is also reported by CMS. CMS also reports that 61.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
Sutter Care At Home reports serving 49 ZIP codes from its Santa Rosa office, reflecting a broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information beyond this is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare and with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Sutter Care At Home is Medicare-certified under CCN 051761, certified since June 20, 2003, 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, Sutter Care At Home received a 4-star rating, with 91% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% 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 score is 99.82, above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sutter Care At Home serves 49 ZIP codes from its Santa Rosa, California office in Sonoma County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 49 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership category.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Sutter Care At Home has been Medicare-certified since June 20, 2003.
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 terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Sutter Care At Home at (707) 542-5045 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Sutter Care At Home at (707) 542-5045 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how a hospice supports patients and families day to day — Sutter Care At Home can be reached at (707) 542-5045 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Sutter Care At Home's official profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051761?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.