Beacon Hospice Care
Ontario, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751732)
CMS process measure: 78.26 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 608-7555 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Beacon Hospice Care, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 78.26, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Beacon Hospice Care serves 39 ZIP codes from its Ontario, California office in San Bernardino County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Beacon Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 751732), certified since November 12, 2015; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Beacon Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice located in Ontario, California, serving families in San Bernardino County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 12, 2015.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for Beacon Hospice Care. This is often the case when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been made public by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Beacon Hospice Care scored 78.26, compared to the California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 55.6% of patients, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Beacon Hospice Care's service area, per CMS data, spans 39 ZIP codes from its Ontario office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly and confirm current details with the hospice before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Beacon Hospice Care?
Yes. Beacon Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 751732), certified since November 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 who would recommend) for Beacon Hospice Care, which is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than an indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Beacon Hospice Care's composite process score is 78.26, 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 8 and 55.6% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Beacon Hospice Care serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Ontario, California, in San Bernardino County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Beacon Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice, per CMS records; ownership type alone does not determine quality of care, but families may wish to review the CMS quality measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Beacon Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since November 12, 2015, according to CMS Care Compare.
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 prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all forms of medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Beacon Hospice Care delivers services; please contact the hospice at (909) 608-7555 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Beacon Hospice Care directly at (909) 608-7555 and confirm certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area coverage, and how care is coordinated; for specifics on Beacon Hospice Care beyond the CMS figures noted here, contact them at (909) 608-7555.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Beacon Hospice Care (CCN 751732) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751732?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported 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.