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About American River Hospice Services
Unclaimed listing. American River Hospice Services is a hospice provider in Sacramento, CA, sourced from public Medicare records. Call the number above to confirm hours, services, and current availability.
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(916) 242-4600 CMS Care Compare quality measures
Sub-measures from the CMS Care Compare quality program, sourced directly from Medicare's official directory. Data as of Jun 2026.
Family experience
| Measure | This provider | National avg |
|---|---|---|
| Communication with family | 78% | — |
| Getting timely help | 72% | — |
| Treating patient with respect | 90% | — |
| Emotional and spiritual support | 93% | — |
| Help for pain and symptoms | 73% | — |
| Family rating of hospice (9 or 10 out of 10) | 83% | — |
| Family willing to recommend | 79% | — |
Quality of care
| Measure | This provider | National avg |
|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (admission care) | 95.9% | — |
| Visits in patient's last days of life | 39.2% | — |
Location
Nearest hospital
SACRAMENTO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL, LLC
1 miles away in NORTH SACRAMENTO, CA.
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About this provider
Hospice in Sacramento
American River Hospice Services provides hospice care to patients and families in Sacramento, California. Hospice focuses on comfort, symptom management, and dignity when a patient has a life-limiting illness. Most hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and many private plans, so families in Sacramento can usually access care without out-of-pocket cost. When you call, ask about admission timing, after-hours nursing support, and whether they serve your home, a nursing facility, or assisted living.
American River Hospice Services serves Sacramento, California and surrounding communities — the primary service ZIP on file is 95815. Coverage areas can extend beyond the listed ZIP; call to confirm whether they serve your address before referring a patient.
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Frequently asked about American River Hospice Services
How do I contact American River Hospice Services?
You can call American River Hospice Services directly at (916) 242-4600 using the contact information on this page. Every provider in the NDPAP directory can be contacted directly — we don't gate contact info behind a lead form.
Is American River Hospice Services accepting new patients in Sacramento?
Availability changes frequently. Call American River Hospice Services to confirm whether they're currently accepting new patients in Sacramento.
What is American River Hospice Services's CMS rating?
CMS gives American River Hospice Services an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the Hospice CAHPS quality program. Star ratings reflect publicly-reported quality and patient-experience measures and are updated quarterly by CMS.
Is American River Hospice Services Medicare-certified?
Yes. American River Hospice Services has been Medicare-certified since 2019 — over 7 years of Medicare participation. Medicare certification means the agency meets federal quality and safety standards and can bill Medicare directly for covered services.
How close is American River Hospice Services to the nearest hospital?
American River Hospice Services is 1.0 miles from SACRAMENTO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL, LLC. Proximity to the discharging hospital matters for timely admissions, in-person assessments, and coordinated care transitions — ask about their typical response window when calling.
What service area does American River Hospice Services cover?
American River Hospice Services's primary service ZIP on file is 95815 in Sacramento, California. Coverage frequently extends beyond the listed ZIP into surrounding communities. If you're coordinating a referral or discharge, call to confirm whether they serve your address before scheduling.
Does American River Hospice Services accept Medicare hospice benefit?
Most hospice agencies are Medicare-certified and accept the Medicare hospice benefit, which typically covers all services, medications, and equipment related to the terminal diagnosis. Confirm coverage and any coordination required with American River Hospice Services before admission.
What should a family ask when calling a hospice?
Ask about admission timing (same-day vs next-day), whether they cover nights and weekends with RN support, where care is delivered (home, nursing facility, assisted living), how they handle crisis admissions, and which insurance plans they accept beyond Medicare.
How quickly can hospice start?
Many hospices in the area can begin services within 24 hours of referral once eligibility is confirmed by a physician. Call to ask about the current admission window.
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