Sutter Care At Home
Yuba City, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051751)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (530) 749-3460 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sutter Care At Home has earned a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Sutter Care At Home serves 32 ZIP codes from its Yuba City, California office in Sutter County.
Yes, Sutter Care At Home is Medicare-certified (CCN 051751, since 2002); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Sutter Care At Home is a for-profit hospice based in Yuba City, California, serving families in Sutter County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 25, 2002 (CCN 051751), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Sutter Care At Home an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, Sutter Care At Home scored 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reported that 53.8% of patients received a visit in the final days of life, one of several care-index components CMS tracks.
Sutter Care At Home's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 32 ZIP codes radiating from its Yuba City office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the latest updates.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Sutter Care At Home has been Medicare-certified since June 25, 2002 (CCN 051751), 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?
Caregivers gave Sutter Care At Home a 4-star CAHPS rating; 84% said they would definitely recommend it and 81% rated 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 100.00, compared to California's state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Sutter Care At Home serves 32 ZIP codes from its Yuba City office in Sutter County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Sutter Care At Home is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but it's useful to know when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 25, 2002.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Hospice care focuses on comfort for people nearing the end of life who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, while palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Sutter Care At Home at (530) 749-3460 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Sutter Care At Home directly at (530) 749-3460 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs will be met; you can discuss these directly with Sutter Care At Home at (530) 749-3460.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Sutter Care At Home (CCN 051751) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051751?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.