46/ 100
Not rated
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Northern C
Hospice · 400 Race Street, Suite 101, San Jose, CA 95126
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
34/ 100
Below average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 07/24/2013 · CCN 551750
- Rank in San Jose
- #3 of 8 hospices
- Rank in California
- #261 of 605 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 11 patients
- County
- Santa Clara
- Service area
- 51 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 100% | 93.4% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 76.7% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 8.3 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 0 of 7 reported measures, worse on 7.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 76% | 79% | 82% | Worse |
| Always provided timely help | 72% | 73% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 83% | 89% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 89% | 89% | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 67% | 75% | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 74% | 80% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend | 73% | 82% | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 6 of 10 reported measures, worse on 4.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 3.4% | — | 0.5% | Better |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 37.3% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 8.8% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 44.1% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 14.7% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $18,589 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 17.6 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 12.4% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 98.6% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer17%
Dementia10%
Stroke11%
Respiratory disease26%
Other conditions31%
Where care is provided
Private home46%
Assisted living8%
Nursing facility39%
Inpatient hospital7%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (51)
94022, 94028, 94040, 94043, 94085, 94086, 94087, 94089, 94303, 94403, 95008, 95014, 95020, 95023, 95030, 95031, 95032, 95035, 95037, 95046, 95050, 95051, 95052, 95070, 95106, 95109, 95110, 95111, 95112, 95113, 95116, 95117, 95118, 95120, 95122, 95123, 95124, 95125, 95126, 95127, 95128, 95129, 95131, 95132, 95133, 95135, 95136, 95138, 95148, 95150, 95156
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Frequently asked questions
Is Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Northern C Medicare-certified?
Yes. Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Northern C (CMS Certification Number 551750) has been Medicare-certified since 07/24/2013, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Northern C compare to other hospices in San Jose?
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Northern C ranks #3 of 8 hospices based in San Jose on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Northern C serve?
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Northern C reports serving 51 ZIP codes to CMS, including 94022, 94028, 94040, 94043, 94085. Call (408) 377-3018 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Northern C. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.