Tahoe Forest Hospice
Truckee, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051732)
CMS process measure: 97.96 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (530) 582-6653 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Tahoe Forest Hospice, so there is no star rating or recommend percentage available. However, on CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 97.96, above the California state average of 93.41.
Tahoe Forest Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Truckee, CA office in Nevada County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Tahoe Forest Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051732, since 1999); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Tahoe Forest Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Truckee, California, serving Nevada County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 1999, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 051732.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for Tahoe Forest Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality of care — it simply means CMS has not released this measure for this provider.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Tahoe Forest Hospice scored 97.96, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that 17.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per CMS's published data.
Tahoe Forest Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 21 ZIP codes from its Truckee office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Tahoe Forest Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 051732) since July 23, 1999, 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 family-caregiver survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for Tahoe Forest Hospice, which is common for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Tahoe Forest Hospice's composite process score is 97.96, above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare lists Tahoe Forest Hospice as serving 21 ZIP codes from its Truckee, California office in Nevada County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Tahoe Forest Hospice is organized as a non-profit hospice; ownership type is reported by CMS but is just one factor among several to consider when comparing hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Tahoe Forest Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 1999.
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 ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a prognosis 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 is not about giving up, but about a different kind of care aimed at symptom relief and support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify where Tahoe Forest Hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (530) 582-6653 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Tahoe Forest Hospice at (530) 582-6653 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the composite process score, CAHPS survey results if available, service area, ownership, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Tahoe Forest Hospice (CCN 051732) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051732?state=CA to confirm current CMS-reported data.
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.