Zenith Healthcare Inc.
Pleasanton, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B41513)
CMS process measure: 95.18 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (925) 201-1547 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Zenith Healthcare Inc. in this data. However, its CMS composite process score of 95.18 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Zenith Healthcare Inc. serves 32 ZIP codes from its Pleasanton, California office in Alameda County.
Yes, Zenith Healthcare Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41513, since June 7, 2022); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Zenith Healthcare Inc. is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Pleasanton, California and surrounding communities in Alameda County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 2022, and holds CMS Certification Number (CCN) B41513. The data provided does not include the hospice's ownership type, so families should confirm this directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
CMS's CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including star rating, percent who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percent rating it 9-10 — have not been published for Zenith Healthcare Inc. in the data available here, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts. This does not indicate poor quality; it simply means CMS has not released that measure for this provider.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Zenith Healthcare Inc. scored 95.18, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 55.6% of patients had visits in the last days of life, per the same data set.
Zenith Healthcare Inc.'s service area covers 32 ZIP codes from its Pleasanton office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare.gov.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Zenith Healthcare Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN B41513) as of June 7, 2022, 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, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Zenith Healthcare Inc. scored 95.18 on CMS's composite process measure, above the California state average of 93.41; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and 55.6% of patients had visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice serves 32 ZIP codes from its Pleasanton, California office in Alameda County.
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?
The ownership type was not included in the data provided; please contact the hospice at (925) 201-1547 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Zenith Healthcare Inc. has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 2022, according to CMS Care Compare data.
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 people who have decided to stop curative treatment and are nearing the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing an illness — it is a choice about the goals of care, not about giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (925) 201-1547 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment details; please contact Zenith Healthcare Inc. directly at (925) 201-1547 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (925) 201-1547 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Zenith Healthcare Inc. (CCN B41513) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B41513?state=CA to review current CMS 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.