Bright Sky Hospice Care Inc
Redlands, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 551760)
CMS process measure: 94.29 (state average 93.41 — at state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 335-1818 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Bright Sky Hospice Care Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 94.29, which is at the California state average of 93.41.
Bright Sky Hospice Care Inc serves 37 ZIP codes from its Redlands, CA office in San Bernardino County.
Yes, Bright Sky Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 551760, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bright Sky Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Redlands, California, serving families in San Bernardino County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 25, 2013 (CCN 551760).
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS 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 due to small patient counts and should not be taken as a sign of poor quality — CMS simply has not released these figures for Bright Sky Hospice Care Inc.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Bright Sky Hospice Care Inc scored 94.29, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — CMS categorizes this as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 29.7% of patients received a visit in the last days of life, according to the same data set.
Bright Sky Hospice Care Inc reports serving 37 ZIP codes from its Redlands office, indicating a moderately broad service area in the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bright Sky Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified under CCN 551760, certified since November 25, 2013, 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, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 94.29, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — CMS categorizes this as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bright Sky Hospice Care Inc reports serving 37 ZIP codes from its office in Redlands, San Bernardino County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 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; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 25, 2013.
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 terminal diagnosis who have stopped pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Bright Sky Hospice Care Inc at (909) 335-1818 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Bright Sky Hospice Care Inc directly at (909) 335-1818 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the hospice's CMS quality measures, CAHPS survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated — contact Bright Sky Hospice Care Inc at (909) 335-1818 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bright Sky Hospice Care Inc (CCN 551760) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/551760?state=CA to review its official 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.