Desert Care Hospice
Palm Springs, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN A01756)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 13 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 318-0668 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Desert Care Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliably. CMS does report a Care Index Score of 9 and that 16.0% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
Desert Care Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its Palm Springs, California office in Riverside County.
Yes, Desert Care Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN A01756, certified since December 14, 2019; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Desert Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Palm Springs, California, serving families in Riverside County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 2019 (CCN A01756).
According to CMS Care Compare data, Desert Care Hospice has a Care Index Score of 9, and CMS reports that 16.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this agency, which often occurs when the number of surveyed patients is too small to report reliably — this does not indicate poor quality.
CMS also has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice to compare against the California state average of 93.41; this again reflects a data-reporting limitation rather than a performance judgment.
Desert Care Hospice's service area covers 13 ZIP codes, reflecting a moderate regional reach from its Palm Springs office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Desert Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN A01756) since December 14, 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 this hospice, which is often the case when too few patients were surveyed to report reliably.
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 no comparison to California's state average of 93.41 is available; CMS does report a Care Index Score of 9 and that 16.0% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Desert Care Hospice serves 13 ZIP codes from its office in Palm Springs, Riverside County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 13 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Desert Care Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Desert Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 2019.
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 patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Desert Care Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (760) 318-0668 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 Desert Care Hospice directly at (760) 318-0668 for this information.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, staffing, service area, and what services are included, and can verify current answers by contacting the hospice at (760) 318-0668 or checking Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Desert Care Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/A01756?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported 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.