Bristol Hospice Inland Empire, Llc
Riverside, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01582)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 113 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (951) 308-6000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bristol Hospice Inland Empire, LLC has a 3-star CMS caregiver rating, with 81% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, which is above the California state average of 93.41.
Bristol Hospice Inland Empire, LLC serves 113 ZIP codes from its Riverside, CA office in Riverside County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Bristol Hospice Inland Empire, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN A01582), certified since February 28, 2018. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice Inland Empire, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Riverside, California, serving Riverside County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 28, 2018 (CCN A01582).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 3 stars. Among survey respondents, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 20.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per the published data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 113 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of reporting. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality, and should not be read as a negative finding.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice Inland Empire, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN A01582) since February 28, 2018, 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 CAHPS survey data shows an overall caregiver rating of 3 stars, with 81% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 77% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 100.00, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 20.2% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 113 ZIP codes from its office in Riverside, California, in Riverside County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 113 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type doesn't determine quality on its own — CMS quality and survey measures are a more direct way to compare hospices.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 28, 2018.
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 for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies 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 focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (951) 308-6000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice at (951) 308-6000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and what areas the hospice serves — all of which are reflected in CMS Care Compare data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice Inland Empire, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01582?state=CA to review its current CMS ratings and 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.