Caring Shield Hospice, Inc
Riverside, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01606)
CMS process measure: 96.1 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 482-6290 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Caring Shield Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, on the CMS composite process measure, it scored 96.10, above the California state average of 93.41.
Caring Shield Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Riverside, California office in Riverside County. Families nearby can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Caring Shield Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01606, since September 2018), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No additional cost details are available in this data.
About this hospice
Caring Shield Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Riverside, California, serving Riverside County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 12, 2018, with CCN A01606.
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 the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Caring Shield Hospice scored 96.10, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 11.4% of patients, based on the most recent published CMS data.
Caring Shield Hospice reports serving 21 ZIP codes from its Riverside office, giving families in the surrounding area access to its services.
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 verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Caring Shield Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN A01606) since September 12, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not suggest poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.10, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Caring Shield Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its Riverside, California office in Riverside County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 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 indicate quality of care, but CMS publishes it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 12, 2018.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
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, support, or attention to the patient's wellbeing.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; please contact Caring Shield Hospice at (818) 482-6290 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; please contact Caring Shield Hospice at (818) 482-6290 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staffing, coverage area, and CMS quality scores; contact Caring Shield Hospice at (818) 482-6290 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caring Shield Hospice, Inc (CCN A01606) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01606?state=CA to review current CMS-published 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.