Hospice in ZIP 94596 (Walnut Creek, CA)
There are 2 Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 94596, Walnut Creek, CA, in this CMS data release (average rating 4.0 / 5 among rated providers).
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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALAMEDA CARE HOSPICE | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 50 | for-profit |
| COMPASSIONATE HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE, INC. | Not rated | — | — | — | Not reported |
Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 94596
Choosing among hospice in ZIP 94596
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
Visit candidates in ZIP 94596, Walnut Creek, CA when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.
Data profile for ZIP 94596
CMS data lets us profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 94596: 1 (50%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at ALAMEDA CARE HOSPICE (for-profit). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 50 patients each.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 2 (50%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ALAMEDA CARE HOSPICE (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 10.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 4.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 50 |
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Data sources
This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-05. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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