Ambercity Hospice, Inc
Riverside, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551653)
CMS process measure: 77.14 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (951) 686-8100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Ambercity Hospice, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is currently available. On CMS's composite process measure, Ambercity Hospice scored 77.14, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Ambercity Hospice serves 48 ZIP codes from its Riverside, California office in Riverside County.
Yes, Ambercity Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551653, since June 7, 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ambercity Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Riverside, California, serving Riverside County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 2012 (CCN 551653).
CMS Care Compare does not currently publish CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Ambercity Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality — it simply means CMS has not published that data for this provider.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Ambercity Hospice scored 77.14, compared to a California state average of 93.41. According to CMS data, this places the hospice below the state average on this particular measure. A related care index score of 8 has also been reported by CMS.
Ambercity Hospice reports serving 48 ZIP codes from its Riverside office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ambercity Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 2012 (CCN 551653), 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, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Ambercity Hospice scored 77.14 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — below the state average according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Ambercity Hospice reports serving 48 ZIP codes from its Riverside, California office in Riverside County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ambercity Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it can be a factor families consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Ambercity Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 2012.
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 once a doctor determines a patient has a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Ambercity Hospice at (951) 686-8100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Ambercity Hospice directly at (951) 686-8100 for this information.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Ambercity Hospice at (951) 686-8100 to discuss specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ambercity Hospice, Inc directly using its CMS Certification Number (551653) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551653?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.