Carelife Hospice Inc
Riverside, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A11542)
CMS process measure: 94.52 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (951) 521-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 89% would definitely recommend Carelife Hospice Inc, and 85% rated its care 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 94.52, above the California state average of 93.41.
Carelife Hospice Inc serves 59 ZIP codes from its Riverside, CA office in Riverside County.
Yes, Carelife Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11542, since December 25, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Carelife Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice provider based in Riverside, California, serving Riverside County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 25, 2020, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) A11542.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 89% of family caregivers who responded said they would definitely recommend Carelife Hospice Inc, and 85% rated the hospice's care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, so families should check Care Compare directly for the most current rating.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes — Carelife Hospice Inc scored 94.52, compared to a California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 14.4% of patients received visits in their last days of life, though CMS has not provided comparison context for these specific figures in this dataset.
Carelife Hospice Inc serves a wide area, covering 59 ZIP codes from its Riverside office. 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 as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Carelife Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A11542) as of December 25, 2020, 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?
In CMS survey data, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Carelife Hospice Inc, and 85% rated its care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating figure in the data available here.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Carelife Hospice Inc scored 94.52 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Carelife Hospice Inc serves 59 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 59 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Carelife Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Carelife Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since December 25, 2020.
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 specifically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Carelife Hospice Inc. Please contact the hospice at (951) 521-2273 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. Please contact Carelife Hospice Inc directly at (951) 521-2273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs will be met; you can review these details for Carelife Hospice Inc on Medicare Care Compare and confirm specifics by calling (951) 521-2273.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Carelife Hospice Inc (CCN A11542) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A11542?state=CA to review current 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.