Ascendio Health Systems Inc
Ontario, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21641)
CMS process measure: 84.62 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 70 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 904-0829 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Ascendio Health Systems Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 84.62, below the California state average of 93.41.
Ascendio Health Systems Inc serves 70 ZIP codes from its Ontario, California office in San Bernardino County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Ascendio Health Systems Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21641, since April 11, 2021), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Ascendio Health Systems Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Ontario, California, serving San Bernardino County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 11, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B21641.
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 on Care Compare. This is often related to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality; families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current status.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Ascendio Health Systems Inc scored 84.62, 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 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 15.8% of patients served, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Ascendio Health Systems Inc's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 70 ZIP codes from its Ontario office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the latest information on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Ascendio Health Systems Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN B21641) since April 11, 2021, 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 necessarily indicate anything about quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 84.62, 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 9 and that 15.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Ascendio Health Systems Inc serves 70 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 70 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ascendio Health Systems Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 11, 2021.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support, and pain and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Ascendio Health Systems Inc at (909) 904-0829 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (909) 904-0829 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care is provided; contact Ascendio Health Systems Inc at (909) 904-0829 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ascendio Health Systems Inc (CCN B21641) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21641?state=CA to confirm 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.