Amici Hospice, Inc
Riverside, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51716)
CMS process measure: 83.33 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (951) 335-5337 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Amici Hospice, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 83.33, below the California state average of 93.41.
Amici Hospice, Inc serves 53 ZIP codes from its Riverside, CA office in Riverside County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Amici Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51716, certified since February 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amici Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Riverside, California and the surrounding Riverside County area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 2023.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and does not indicate a quality concern — it simply means CMS has not yet released this data for Amici Hospice, Inc.
On the CMS composite process measure, a score that reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Amici Hospice, Inc scored 83.33, compared to a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this particular measure, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data available. A separate care index score of 9 was also reported by CMS for this hospice.
Amici Hospice, Inc's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 53 ZIP codes from its Riverside office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice with any questions about their specific situation.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Amici Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B51716), certified since February 1, 2023. 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 with smaller patient counts and does not indicate a quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Amici Hospice, Inc scored 83.33, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Amici Hospice, Inc serves 53 ZIP codes from its office in Riverside, Riverside County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The provided CMS data does not include ownership type for this hospice; please contact Amici Hospice, Inc at (951) 335-5337 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Amici Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since February 1, 2023, according to CMS records.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Amici Hospice, Inc; please contact the hospice at (951) 335-5337 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin hospice care with Amici Hospice, Inc, contact the hospice directly at (951) 335-5337 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and certification history — for details specific to Amici Hospice, Inc beyond what is listed here, contact the hospice at (951) 335-5337.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Amici Hospice, Inc's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51716?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.