Bright Horizon Hospice Services
Fresno, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551588)
CMS process measure: 94.19 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (559) 443-0303 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 61% would definitely recommend Bright Horizon Hospice Services, and 66% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 94.19 is at the California state average of 93.41.
Bright Horizon Hospice Services serves 46 ZIP codes from its Fresno, CA office in Fresno County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Bright Horizon Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 551588), certified since 2010. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bright Horizon Hospice Services is a for-profit hospice located in Fresno, California, serving Fresno County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 2010 (CCN 551588).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 61% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 66% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Bright Horizon Hospice Services scored 94.19, which is at the state average of 93.41 for California. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes. A care index score of 9 and a rate of 8.1% for visits in the last days of life were also reported by CMS; where CMS has not published additional measures, this is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Bright Horizon Hospice Services serves 46 ZIP codes from its Fresno office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Bright Horizon Hospice Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 551588) since July 7, 2010, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 61% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 66% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 94.19, which CMS classifies as at the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bright Horizon Hospice Services serves 46 ZIP codes from its office in Fresno, Fresno County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it is disclosed by CMS as part of provider information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 2010.
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 limited life expectancy who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, medical attention, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Bright Horizon Hospice Services at (559) 443-0303 and 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 the hospice directly at (559) 443-0303 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (559) 443-0303.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bright Horizon Hospice Services directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551588?state=CA to confirm current 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.