Alta Loma Hospice, Inc
Ontario, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751656)
CMS process measure: 92.39 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 676-9695 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Alta Loma Hospice, Inc, often because too few patients were surveyed. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 92.39, slightly below the California state average of 93.41.
Alta Loma Hospice, Inc serves 51 ZIP codes from its Ontario, CA office in San Bernardino County. Families in that broader area may be eligible for its services.
Yes, Alta Loma Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 751656, since January 12, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Alta Loma Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Ontario, California, serving families in San Bernardino County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 12, 2015 (CCN 751656).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Alta Loma Hospice, Inc. This is often the case when a hospice has served too few patients in the survey period for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Alta Loma Hospice, Inc scored 92.39, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and a rate of 16.2% for visits in the last days of life, according to the same Care Compare data set.
Alta Loma Hospice, Inc reports serving 51 ZIP codes from its Ontario office, giving families in a broad part of the region access to its services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published reporting period. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Alta Loma Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751656) since January 12, 2015, 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 (star rating or percent recommending) for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Alta Loma Hospice, Inc scored 92.39, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Alta Loma Hospice, Inc reports serving 51 ZIP codes from its Ontario, California office in San Bernardino County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Alta Loma Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, and families can review the same CMS quality measures regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 12, 2015.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure for people generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Alta Loma Hospice, Inc at (818) 676-9695 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Alta Loma Hospice, Inc at (818) 676-9695 to ask about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CMS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, ZIP codes served, and how to begin care; contact Alta Loma Hospice, Inc at (818) 676-9695 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Alta Loma Hospice, Inc's official Medicare Care Compare listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751656?state=CA.
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.