31 Medicare-certified hospice and palliative care providers serving Sacramento County, California. Search by name or city, filter by ownership type or star rating, and find the right care for your family.
Sourced from CMS Provider Data Catalog (Hospice General Information & CAHPS Hospice Survey),
with websites and visitor ratings from Google Places — last refreshed 2026-06-02.
Listings are not paid. We don't accept payment from hospices to appear on this directory or
to rank higher.
31
Medicare-certified hospices
0
Non-profit
25
For-profit
9
With Medicare star rating
30
With listed website
Top rated · Medicare
Highest-rated by Medicare patient surveys in Sacramento County
3 of 31 Sacramento County hospices earned a 4-star or higher rating in the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey.
Based on standardized federal surveys of family caregivers.
Photo · Google
First Call Hospice
★★★★☆4.0
Family caregiver scores — from the Medicare CAHPS survey
★★★★★“Finding a hospice provider for a loved one when you've never done it before can be daunting, especially when you have to deal with a dozen other…”— Walter · 3 months ago
★★★★★“Blossom Ridge Hospice was such a blessing when my ex-husband, for whom I was caregiver, was in the last few months of his life. Liz, Ashlynne…”— Nancy Villanueva · 10 months ago
Highest-rated by Google reviews in Sacramento County
Ranked by a Bayesian-weighted score that combines the star rating with the number of reviews,
so a 4.9-star hospice with 300 reviews ranks above a 5.0-star with only 2.
Photo · Google
R C Hospice Care
☆☆☆☆☆Not rated
Family caregiver scores — from the Medicare CAHPS survey
★★★★★“RC Hospice is an incredible partner to our facility and the families we serve. Their team consistently shows up with compassion, respect, and a level…”— Mischka Smith · 3 months ago
★★★★★“I broke my femoral neck (hip) on 12/21/25 and once I discharged from the hospital I came to AHC. After about 10 days I was sent home and had home…”— Kathleen Bonilla · 3 months ago
★★★★★“It was very informative, we would definitely avail of their services. Being a first time care home facility, we have all the help and we will use…”— eric escueta · 3 months ago
★★★★★“Finding a hospice provider for a loved one when you've never done it before can be daunting, especially when you have to deal with a dozen other…”— Walter · 3 months ago
★★★★★“My grandmother was enrolled for at home hospice care on Feb 2nd and I have nothing but amazing words for EVERY staff member/nurse/director/social…”— Gabriel Ahmad · 3 months ago
★★★★★“Absolute Compassion Hospice provided amazing care to one of our residents. Everyone on their team is knowledgeable, compassionate, and understanding…”— Kayla Davis · a year ago
★★★★★“These people are the best! A big shout out for Amy who was able to schedule an Appt . for my client for a root canal. Always caring and a pleasure to…”— abelardo cisneros · 4 years ago
★★★★★“After a total left hip replacement, I received EXCELLENT post surgery home health care from all staff sent out to my home. Specifically, I would like…”— Dana Gray · 4 months ago
★★★★★“Finding a hospice provider for a loved one when you've never done it before can be daunting, especially when you have to deal with a dozen other…”— Walter · 3 months ago
★★★★★“We are very pleased with the care True Care Hospice is providing to my mother. Eric Chiang and the staff are amazing! They are great communicators…”— Bryan Lane · a year ago
★★★★★“It was very informative, we would definitely avail of their services. Being a first time care home facility, we have all the help and we will use…”— eric escueta · 3 months ago
★★★★★“My family highly recommends American Hospice. My mother received excellent care from the entire team. Forever grateful !!!!”— JENN RAMIREZ · 2 years ago
★★★★★“My grandmother was enrolled for at home hospice care on Feb 2nd and I have nothing but amazing words for EVERY staff member/nurse/director/social…”— Gabriel Ahmad · 3 months ago
★★★★★“I broke my femoral neck (hip) on 12/21/25 and once I discharged from the hospital I came to AHC. After about 10 days I was sent home and had home…”— Kathleen Bonilla · 3 months ago
★★★★★“Armstrong Hospice have been an absolute blessing to our family. Their staff is exceptionally professional, responsive, and knowledgeable, bringing a…”— Tiffany Holmes · 3 months ago
★★★★★“I can’t say enough good things about Applied hospice! The team goes above and beyond every single time. I work for a doctor’s office that works very…”— CRYSTAL RUIZ · a year ago
★★★★★“After a total left hip replacement, I received EXCELLENT post surgery home health care from all staff sent out to my home. Specifically, I would like…”— Dana Gray · 4 months ago
★★★★★“RC Hospice is an incredible partner to our facility and the families we serve. Their team consistently shows up with compassion, respect, and a level…”— Mischka Smith · 3 months ago
★★★★★“Blossom Ridge Hospice was such a blessing when my ex-husband, for whom I was caregiver, was in the last few months of his life. Liz, Ashlynne…”— Nancy Villanueva · 10 months ago
★★★★★“American River Home Care RN Dixie Miguel's compassionate care and his angel hands with smooth blood draws reflect RN excellence! Patient Margarita…”— Rosemarie F · 3 months ago
★★★★★“I want to thank whole staff for Taking care of my sister Cecilia Rosas specially rebrand Chris. I highly recommend this services to all families”— Maria Palecek · 3 months ago
★★★★★“Absolute Compassion Hospice provided amazing care to one of our residents. Everyone on their team is knowledgeable, compassionate, and understanding…”— Kayla Davis · a year ago
★★★★★“Had the pleasure of meeting Maxim and his team. They took the time to explain and provide the support needed for the next steps moving forward with…”— Varta's Place · a year ago
★★★★★“We are grateful to Latreia for their services with our dad. Ariel was very kind and personable with our dad. He was always there to answer all our…”— Deepika N. · a year ago
★★★★★“Judy is very competent, professional, and personable. We look forward to her visits. She also keeps us informed by text message if there is any…”— Kenneth Ambrose · 6 months ago
★★★★★“These people are the best! A big shout out for Amy who was able to schedule an Appt . for my client for a root canal. Always caring and a pleasure to…”— abelardo cisneros · 4 years ago
★★★★★“Wonderful staff that always thrives to keep patient’s and their families comfortable while enduring the stress of end of life care. Lots of great…”— Jyoti Singh · 4 years ago
Picking the right hospice is one of the harder decisions families make, often under
time pressure. A few things to weigh as you compare providers in this directory:
01
Confirm Medicare certification.
Every hospice on this page holds a current CMS Certification Number (CCN). That
ensures they bill under the Medicare hospice benefit and meet federal
Conditions of Participation. Always verify the CCN if
you're researching outside this directory.
02
Check the Medicare star rating in context.
The CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey rating reflects how
family caregivers rated their experience — communication, timeliness, pain management,
emotional support. A higher rating is a good signal, but smaller hospices often show
Not rated just because they don't have enough survey responses, not because
care is worse.
03
Ask about 24/7 availability and visit frequency.
Hospice care is more than nurse visits — it's a promise that someone is reachable
when symptoms escalate at 2 a.m. Ask how the on-call nurse triage works, who comes
after hours, and how often visits are scheduled at the patient's stage of care.
04
Find out where they can deliver care.
Most hospices serve patients at home, in assisted-living, and in skilled-nursing
facilities. Some have their own inpatient units for
general inpatient (GIP) care when symptoms can't be
controlled at home. Ask what's available and what's contracted.
05
Listen to how they talk about the family.
Good hospice teams treat the family as part of the unit of care. Look for explicit
offerings around caregiver support, respite care,
social work, chaplaincy, and 13 months of
bereavement support after the patient's death — those
are Medicare-required components, but how they're delivered varies a lot in practice.
06
Cross-check the reviews you read.
Google reviews are useful colour but unverified — they can be left by anyone. The
Medicare CAHPS rating is from validated family caregiver surveys with standardized
questions. Both have value; weigh them together rather than picking one.
Frequently asked questions
Hospice care, plain answers.
Does Medicare cover hospice care?
Yes. Medicare Part A covers the full cost of hospice care for eligible patients — doctor and nursing services, medical equipment, medications related to the terminal illness, short-term inpatient care, respite care for family caregivers, and bereavement support for the family. There is typically no out-of-pocket cost to the patient apart from small copays on outpatient drugs (capped at $5) and respite stays.
Who is eligible for hospice?
A patient becomes eligible for hospice when two physicians — the attending physician and the hospice medical director — certify a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course. The patient must also choose to focus on comfort care rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness.
How long can someone stay in hospice?
There is no fixed limit. Medicare hospice benefits are split into an initial 90-day period, a second 90-day period, and then unlimited 60-day periods, each with a face-to-face recertification by the hospice team. Patients who improve can be discharged and re-enrolled later if their condition declines again.
Where is hospice care provided?
Most hospice care happens wherever the patient calls home — a private residence, an assisted-living community, a skilled nursing facility, or a hospice's own inpatient unit. Care is brought to the patient by an interdisciplinary team that includes nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides, and volunteers.
Who refers a patient to hospice?
Anyone can initiate a hospice referral — a physician, a discharge planner, a family member, or the patient themselves. A hospice nurse will do an evaluation visit; the attending physician and hospice medical director then formally certify eligibility.
What's the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care is symptom-focused supportive care that can begin at any stage of a serious illness, alongside curative treatment. Hospice is a specific Medicare benefit for patients in the final phase of life who are no longer pursuing curative care. Both share the same focus on comfort, dignity, and family support — hospice is one form of palliative care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Useful questions: How quickly can you start care after admission? Is a nurse available 24/7 by phone, and who comes after hours? What is the average caseload per nurse? How will pain and symptoms be managed in the first 48 hours? What support do you offer the family? Do you have inpatient beds for general inpatient (GIP) care? What is your Medicare CAHPS rating and what does it reflect?
Is the hospice on this directory affiliated with chionline.org?
No. This is an independent directory. We don't accept payment from hospices to be listed, to rank higher, or to suppress reviews. Listings are pulled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (Hospice General Information and the CAHPS Hospice Survey) and the Google Places API. If you find a factual error, please contact us.
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A federal survey of family caregivers conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Caregivers answer standardized questions about the quality of care their loved one received — communication,
symptom management, emotional support, timeliness, and overall recommendation.
Results are aggregated into a 1–5 star rating that's comparable across U.S. hospices.
Only hospices with enough survey responses get a published rating; the rest show Not rated.
General-purpose star reviews left by anyone with a Google account — patients, family members, staff, even competitors.
There's no standardized methodology, no verification, and no comparable scoring across providers.
It can still be useful as one signal among many — but it measures something different from the Medicare CAHPS rating
shown next to the hospice name. The two numbers can disagree without either being wrong.
