Cherry Blossom Hospice
Barstow, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01667)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 979-2539 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score comparison for Cherry Blossom Hospice in Barstow, California, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. A separate CMS care index score of 7 has been reported for this hospice, though it is not directly comparable to the state average.
Cherry Blossom Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its office in Barstow, California, in San Bernardino County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included in its service area.
Yes, Cherry Blossom Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN A01667, certified since August 16, 2019. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
About this hospice
Cherry Blossom Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency serving the Barstow, California area, Medicare-certified since August 16, 2019 (CCN A01667). This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data and is intended to help families understand what is publicly reported about this provider.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Cherry Blossom Hospice, including a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10 overall. This gap in reporting is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients and families rather than any indication of the quality of care provided.
CMS also has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice that can be directly compared to the California state average composite score of 93.41. A separate CMS care index score of 7 has been reported for Cherry Blossom Hospice, though CMS has not indicated how this compares to other hospices in the state for this listing.
Cherry Blossom Hospice reports serving 14 ZIP codes from its office in Barstow, San Bernardino County, California.
Cherry Blossom Hospice is Medicare-certified, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis. No cost information beyond this is provided here.
Families are encouraged to contact Cherry Blossom Hospice directly and to review the current listing on Medicare Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Cherry Blossom Hospice?
Yes. Cherry Blossom Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A01667, since August 16, 2019), 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 Cherry Blossom Hospice, which is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a reflection of care quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure comparison for Cherry Blossom Hospice against the California state average of 93.41. A separate CMS care index score of 7 has been reported for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Cherry Blossom Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its office in Barstow, San Bernardino County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Cherry Blossom Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families may want to ask how services and staffing are organized.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Cherry Blossom Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 16, 2019.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to relieve symptoms and stress, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for people with a terminal prognosis, 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 from curing an illness to providing comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Cherry Blossom Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (760) 979-2539 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Cherry Blossom Hospice directly at (760) 979-2539 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, availability of staff, how symptoms are managed, and what support is available for caregivers; contact Cherry Blossom Hospice at (760) 979-2539 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Cherry Blossom Hospice's current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01667?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.