Cardinal Hospice And Palliative Care
Ontario, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21704)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 395-9676 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Cardinal Hospice And Palliative Care in Ontario, California, so a star rating or recommendation percentage isn't available. This is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a quality concern.
Cardinal Hospice And Palliative Care serves 11 ZIP codes from its Ontario, California office in San Bernardino County.
Yes, Cardinal Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN B21704), certified since August 30, 2021, so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Cardinal Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice located in Ontario, California, serving families in San Bernardino County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B21704.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, such as the star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10. This absence often reflects a small number of surveyed patients and families rather than any indication of quality, so families should not read it as a negative sign.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice relative to the California state average of 93.41, and comparison data ('vs_state') is listed as not reported. A care index score of 6 has been recorded by CMS, though supporting detail behind that figure is not provided in the available data.
Cardinal Hospice And Palliative Care serves 11 ZIP codes from its Ontario office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the Care Compare listing directly and to contact the hospice for details not captured by CMS reporting.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Cardinal Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN B21704) since August 30, 2021, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure or state comparison for this hospice; the California state average composite score is 93.41, and CMS has recorded a care index score of 6 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 11 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 11 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Cardinal Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, and families can review CMS quality data alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 2021.
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 stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the last phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The available CMS data does not specify where this hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (909) 395-9676 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; contact the hospice at (909) 395-9676 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact the hospice directly at (909) 395-9676 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Cardinal Hospice And Palliative Care using CCN B21704 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21704?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.