Bear Valley Hospice Llc
Big Bear City, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751713)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 281-2550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or recommend percentage for Bear Valley Hospice LLC, so caregiver survey results are not available. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41.
Bear Valley Hospice LLC serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Big Bear City, California, in San Bernardino County.
Yes, Bear Valley Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 751713), certified since August 25, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bear Valley Hospice LLC is a for-profit hospice agency based in Big Bear City, California, serving San Bernardino County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 25, 2015 (CCN 751713).
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published CAHPS star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10, for Bear Valley Hospice LLC. This is common for smaller hospices and does not indicate poor quality — it typically means CMS did not have enough completed surveys to publish results.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects whether patients received a bundle of recommended care processes, Bear Valley Hospice LLC scored 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 96.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Bear Valley Hospice LLC's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 10 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bear Valley Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 751713) since August 25, 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 caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients; 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 100.00, above the California state average of 93.41, and CMS reports 96.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bear Valley Hospice LLC serves 10 ZIP codes from its Big Bear City, California office in San Bernardino County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bear Valley Hospice LLC is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 25, 2015.
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 for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Bear Valley Hospice LLC at (909) 281-2550 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Bear Valley Hospice LLC at (909) 281-2550 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about care processes, response times, and family satisfaction; contact Bear Valley Hospice LLC at (909) 281-2550 for specifics and review its Medicare Care Compare listing.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Bear Valley Hospice LLC's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751713?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.