Family Hospice Care Llc
Palm Springs, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 051798)
CMS process measure: 99.13 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (760) 674-3344 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Family Hospice Care LLC an overall CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.13 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Family Hospice Care LLC serves 36 ZIP codes from its Palm Springs, CA office in Riverside County.
Yes, Family Hospice Care LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 051798, certified since November 1, 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Family Hospice Care LLC is a for-profit hospice located in Palm Springs, California, serving Riverside County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 2006, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 051798.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall star rating of 3 out of 5. Of those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated the hospice care 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Family Hospice Care LLC scored 99.13, which is above the California state average of 93.41. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and indicates that 45.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Family Hospice Care LLC reports serving 36 ZIP codes from its Palm Springs office. Where any specific measure is not mentioned above, CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than an indication of care quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Family Hospice Care LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 051798) since November 1, 2006, 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 the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% giving a rating of 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.13, above the California state average of 93.41, indicating it performs recommended care processes above the state average as measured by CMS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Family Hospice Care LLC serves 36 ZIP codes from its Palm Springs, CA location in Riverside County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity; ownership type is reported by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Family Hospice Care LLC has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 2006.
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 rather than cure and is typically for people with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness, but patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Family Hospice Care LLC at (760) 674-3344 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Family Hospice Care LLC directly at (760) 674-3344 to discuss how to begin care, as this information is not included in the CMS data.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the geographic area served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are addressed above for this provider.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review CMS's official data for Family Hospice Care LLC at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/051798?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.