True Care Hospice Of Northern California, Inc
Citrus Heights, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01761)
CMS process measure: 88.71 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (916) 277-0433 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for True Care Hospice Of Northern California, so there is no star rating or percent-recommend figure available. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 88.71, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
True Care Hospice Of Northern California, Inc serves 60 ZIP codes from its Citrus Heights, CA office in Sacramento County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, True Care Hospice Of Northern California, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN A01761, certified since June 4, 2020. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
True Care Hospice Of Northern California, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Citrus Heights, California, serving families in Sacramento County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 4, 2020 (CCN A01761).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 — for this hospice. This often happens when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patient families, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 88.71, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 7.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same CMS data set.
True Care Hospice Of Northern California reports serving 60 ZIP codes from its Citrus Heights office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. True Care Hospice Of Northern California, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01761) since June 4, 2020, 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 for this hospice, often because too few patient families were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 88.71, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 60 ZIP codes from its Citrus Heights, CA office in Sacramento County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is listed as for-profit in CMS data; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, which is better assessed through CMS quality measures and survey results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 4, 2020, according to CMS records.
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 is for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates 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 no care is provided, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (916) 277-0433 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 the hospice directly at (916) 277-0433 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about CMS quality measures, CAHPS survey results, services offered, and coverage area; contacting the hospice at (916) 277-0433 and reviewing Medicare Care Compare can help answer these questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice, CCN A01761, directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01761?state=CA to review 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.