Arbor Vitae Hospice Care, Inc
Norco, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751565)
CMS process measure: 90.63 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (951) 735-3485 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Arbor Vitae Hospice Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 90.63, below the California state average of 93.41.
Arbor Vitae Hospice Care serves 23 ZIP codes from its Norco, California office in Riverside County.
Yes, Arbor Vitae Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751565, since 2014); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Arbor Vitae Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Norco, California, serving families in Riverside County. It has been Medicare-certified since May 8, 2014, under CCN 751565.
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 this hospice. This is often the case when the number of surveyed patients is too small to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Arbor Vitae Hospice Care scored 90.63, which falls below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 for this hospice. CMS has not published a figure for the percentage of patients who received visits in the last days of life for this provider.
Arbor Vitae Hospice Care serves 23 ZIP codes from its Norco, California office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current information directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Arbor Vitae Hospice Care, Inc has been Medicare-certified since May 8, 2014 (CCN 751565), 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 who would recommend) for this hospice, often because 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 composite process score is 90.63, which is below the California state average of 93.41. CMS also lists a care index score of 8, though visit-timing data was not published.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 23 ZIP codes from its Norco, California office in Riverside County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Arbor Vitae Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may want to consider it alongside the CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 8, 2014.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the goal of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (951) 735-3485 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Arbor Vitae Hospice Care at (951) 735-3485 for details.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS quality scores, service area, staffing, and available support services; contact the hospice at (951) 735-3485 and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Arbor Vitae Hospice Care, Inc (CCN 751565) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751565?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.