Compassion Hospice & Palliative Care
Colton, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921537)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 321-5158 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Compassion Hospice & Palliative Care, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. This absence of published data often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than a quality concern.
Compassion Hospice & Palliative Care serves 15 ZIP codes from its Colton, California office in San Bernardino County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Compassion Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 921537, certified since 2016. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassion Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in Colton, California, serving families in San Bernardino County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 2016.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report results reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of lower quality.
CMS also has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 can be made at this time. CMS does report a care index score of 8 for this hospice, though the data provided does not include additional context for that figure.
Compassion Hospice & Palliative Care serves 15 ZIP codes from its Colton, California office.
Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the most current information and to contact the hospice with any specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Compassion Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 921537), certified since August 26, 2016, 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 is often due to a small number of surveyed patients rather than a reflection of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so a comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is not currently possible.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 15 ZIP codes from its Colton, California office in San Bernardino County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassion Hospice & Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine the quality of care, and CMS quality measures are the more direct source for evaluating care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 2016.
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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop treatments aimed at cure.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or attention, and patients can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (909) 321-5158 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (909) 321-5158 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the hospice's CMS quality scores, CAHPS survey results, services offered, and areas served; contact the hospice at (909) 321-5158 and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Compassion Hospice & Palliative Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921537?state=CA to review its official CMS-reported information.
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.