Alpha Care Hospice Inc
Chino, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921518)
CMS process measure: 95.92 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 718-9777 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Alpha Care Hospice Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process measure score of 95.92 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Alpha Care Hospice Inc serves 33 ZIP codes from its Chino, CA office in San Bernardino County. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Alpha Care Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921518, since 2016). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Alpha Care Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Chino, California, serving families in San Bernardino County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2016 (CCN 921518).
According to CMS Care Compare data, Alpha Care Hospice Inc's CMS composite process measure score is 95.92, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice in the current data; this is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report results reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
Alpha Care Hospice Inc reports serving 33 ZIP codes from its Chino office, giving families in the region a range of coverage options to check against their own location.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here, and families should confirm coverage specifics directly with the hospice or Medicare.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with Alpha Care Hospice Inc and on the Medicare Care Compare website before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Alpha Care Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921518) since June 8, 2016, 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 for this hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process measure score is 95.92, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Alpha Care Hospice Inc reports serving 33 ZIP codes from its office in Chino, California, in San Bernardino County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Alpha Care Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among many families may consider, alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 2016.
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 is for those who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical care for comfort and can discuss options with their care team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Alpha Care Hospice Inc at (909) 718-9777 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not include intake procedures; please contact Alpha Care Hospice Inc at (909) 718-9777 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services provided, coverage areas, staffing, and CMS quality measures; contact Alpha Care Hospice Inc at (909) 718-9777 for specifics not covered in this profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Alpha Care Hospice Inc (CCN 921518) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921518?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.